Traffic volume increases significantly on America’s roads during the summer months. A higher number of cars sharing the road increases the risk for traffic accidents, hence the need to take extra precautions.Statistical Data on Summer Traffic AccidentsThere is ample evidence suggesting the roads are more dangerous in Ohio during summer than in other seasons. Safety […]
5 Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney If you’ve been injured in a car accident and were not at fault, your next step should be to speak to a car accident attorney. The driver who was cited for the accident and his/her insurance company will do whatever they can to settle this claim for […]
All of us contribute to school bus safety At the end of the summer, most of us immediately notice the difference in traffic flow in the mornings when school goes back in session—pausing for busses at bus stops, seeing kids waiting for their bus, and sometimes getting stuck behind a bus on its route. The […]
Drunk drivers primarily make the news for two reasons, and neither of them are good. These offenders either caused an accident that injured or killed someone, or are repeat offenders with too many OVI (operating a vehicle while impaired) arrests under their proverbial belts. In the case of Anthony Card, the situation is the latter. […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (also known as the NHTSA for short) wants to remind you to wear your seat belt every time that you’re in a vehicle. Despite years of “click it or ticket” campaigns, over 27.5 million people in the United States still don’t wear their seat belts. Every single car on […]
Distracted driving is such a problem in Ohio that Governor Mike DeWine formed a task force to develop a solution. Under the current law, a distracted driver can only be cited for texting or talking on the phone while driving if they are pulled over for another, more egregious offense, such as speeding or running […]
How distracted are you while driving on the road? Do you change the stations on the radio frequently, or do you attempt to text and drive? While you aren’t alone in doing either of these things, it’s important to realize the consequences of distracted driving. Experts say all it takes is a single glance away […]
The holidays are here once again, and for many people that means significant travel. Spending the holidays with friends and family can mean lengthy drives. If you plan to drive this year, please take a few moments to consider the dangers of distracted driving. What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is exactly what it sounds […]
On October 30, tragedy occurred in Indiana when a woman failed to stop for children crossing the road to the bus. The bus had all of its lights on, and the woman had time to stop. However, in her statement, she said that she did not see the children or the stopped bus. Witnesses, including […]
With the recent tragedy in New York, now is as good a time as ever to discuss safety when it comes to riding in a passenger vehicle. While there are always safety concerns when you use a motor vehicle, there are some things that are unique to vehicles designed to transport large numbers of people. […]
