Worried about being hit by a drunk driver? Maybe you have a family member who was injured or killed in a DUI accident. Maybe you've just read the statistics and you know how high the risk really is. Either way, there are things you can do to avoid drunk drivers. Some...
Month: September 2017
Over 50 percent of fatal accidents happen at night
Believe it or not, studies have found that more than 50 percent of all fatal collisions happen after the sun goes down. Your first instinct may be to assume that this is normal, given that nighttime hours accounting for a significant portion of the day. However, they...
What are the primary reasons why truck accidents happen?
Accidents between passenger vehicles and semi-truck s tend to result in catastrophic injuries. In many situations, they're also fatal. For this reason, every driver of a passenger car, and every driver of an 18-wheeler, needs to educate him or herself regarding the...
Experts warn that drunk driving and multitasking are the same
You always have a lot to do, so you usually multitask in the car. You listen to voicemails, check your email, and talk on the phone. You want to make the most of your time and get things done on your commute, not just after you get to work. At the same time, you'd...
Vehicle type can save you, but it depends on the type of accident
You may have heard that the type of vehicle you own can save your life in an accident. In short, people will say that you're safer in a truck or an SUV than you are in a car. Is this true? It can be. It all depends on the type of accident. The Insurance Institute for...
September banquet to honor police efforts to curb drunk driving
Virginia police do everything they can to patrol the roads and arrest drunk drivers. These efforts have no doubt saved many lives by getting potentially dangerous drivers off our streets and freeways. In this respect, it's always pleasant to see hard-working Virginia...