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Why Should I Wear My Seatbelt?
Although many new safety features have hit the market in the last decade, wearing a seatbelt still offers the most protection in a crash. In the initial stage of a car crash, you are in a vehicle that is moving. If the vehicle is in motion, so is your body. If a car...
Has Drunk Driving Decreased Over the Last Decade?
We all know that drunk driving is no laughing matter. The evidence clearly shows that drunk drivers are more likely to cause property damage, car crashes, roadway injuries, vehicular fatalities and pedestrian deaths. Despite common misconceptions, even opting to drive...
Distracted Driving Statistics Over the Years: What Are the Numbers Telling Us?
We are currently driving more miles than ever before – each day, most Americans get behind the wheel of their vehicle, carpool, or use public transport to get to their destinations. While these technologies and options have made traveling faster and easier than ever,...
How to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Not Driving Distracted
Teaching your kids the importance of not driving distracted is key to ensuring their lifelong safety behind the wheel. Parents and guardians need to emphasize safe driving habits and model them as well. Research indicates that parents tend to underestimate just how...
How Are Schools Combating Underage Drinking & Drinking and Driving?
Underage drinking is an ever-present threat to public health in the United States. The most common recreational substance abused by teens is alcohol. A wide array of programs and strategies to combat this has been developed by various organizations, non-profits, and...
Are Settlements Taxed?
A big question on the minds of litigants after months or potentially years of legal battles is whether their settlements are taxable. Whether settlements are taxed is dependent on your circumstances. Before you begin spending any settlement money, you need to figure...