While it may feel like summer has just begun, the reality is that fall is approaching. This means changes, including for drivers. Many driving hazards exist all the time, but some are unique to the seasons and specific times of the year. Here are some fall driving...
Are at-home breathalyzers reliable?
At-home breathalyzers have grown in popularity over the last few years as technology advances. But how reliable are at-home breathalyzing devices? The answer is it depends. What affects their accuracy? At-home breathalyzers can be a great way to check your blood...
Can you spot a drunk driver?
Road safety is crucial. Unfortunately, a negligent driver may fail to keep you safe, and a good example is a drunk driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 13,384 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2021. This shows that...
6 common causes of car accidents
Car accidents happen nearly every day -- despite all the efforts put into updating technology, redesigning roadways and traffic patterns and educating drivers about their perils. Many car accidents happen for the same reasons. Here are the most common: 1. Drunk...
4 ways alcohol impairs driving skills
About 28 people per day in America are killed in drunk driving accidents. (In Ohio alone, drunk driving makes up 32 percent of traffic fatalities.) When someone drinks alcohol before operating a vehicle, they suffer many adverse effects. Below are four ways alcohol...
Can you hold a third party liable for a drunk driving crash?
If you’ve been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed by a drunk driver, you could be looking at extensive financial losses in addition to the physical and emotional damage they caused. Holding the drunk driver and their insurance (if they even have...
I have been hit by a drunk driver: What should I do?
One of the most reckless and irresponsible decisions a driver can ever make is to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Unfortunately, drunk driving claims over 11,000 American lives each year. If you are involved in a car accident with a driver who is under the...
Keeping your teen safe on prom night
Prom season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many high school students but one of the most dreaded for parents. They remember what went on around prom when they were teens, or maybe they’ve just seen too many headlines about horrific crashes caused...
Can you spot a drunk or drugged driver?
If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a crash caused by an impaired driver, you may feel like they’re everywhere on the roads. Indeed, too many drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Often, the drugs aren’t illegal. Many prescription and...
Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability
Because of the fact that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%, people sometimes make the assumption that a small amount of alcohol is not going to impact their ability to drive. They think they would need to have a few drinks and get over the...