Blog: Car Accidents

5 Tips to Stay Safe When Riding a Motorcycle

Jul 9, 2018

The wind in your hair. The open road. A sense of freedom that leaves the grind of everyday life behind in the dust. This is how many enthusiasts describe the experience of riding a motorcycle. The flip-side of this beautiful picture is that motorcycles are dangerous. It’s seemingly the first thing someone says when the subject comes up, but it’s true. In fact, motorcycle deaths occur But if you’re born to ride...

How Older Americans Can Protect Themselves When Driving This May

May 16, 2018

As we age, it can become increasingly more difficult to drive. There are both mental and physical impairments that affect us. Unfortunately, research studies from the AARP tell us that seniors are specifically impacted by conditions including the worsening of eyesight, slower reaction times and loss of hearing. Physical impairments like these can reduce our ability to react timely to sudden situations. While all of these can certainly be the cause of...

Is Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving?

Mar 21, 2018

Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous. While most people are aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, many people tend to overlook how serious drowsy driving can be. Even without consuming alcohol, you can become a risk to yourself and others. This type of driving occurs more frequently than you may expect. For example, imagine you are in the final stretch of a long car ride home. Rather than pulling into...

Can Anything Happen to Me Criminally If I’ve Lost My Driver’s License?

Dec 10, 2017

When you lose your driver’s license, time is of the essence. Start by retracing your steps. Think about where you were when you last remember having your license with you, who was with you and what you were doing. This will help you remember if you dropped your driver’s license when you were at the bar on Friday night, left it at the ATM or you have simply misplaced it. Next, revisit where you...