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A Closer Look at Tractor Trailer Accidents

Each year, there are approximately 500,000 accidents in the United States involving large trucks/tractor- trailers, with 5,000 fatalities. In fact, 1 out of 8 traffic fatalities in America is due to a collision with a truck. Virtually all of these deaths ... Read >
Author: Cory Lynch

Important Rhode Island DUI Information

In Rhode Island, DUI, driving under the influence, is known as an OUI, operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Rhode Island employs many methods to catch drunk drivers, including blanket patrols, mobile videotape, and the publication of enforce... Read >
Author: johnson merel

South Carolina DUI Laws Include Videotape

Since South Carolina has one of the country's highest death rates due to drunk driving (the latest statistics show that 46% of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related), the state legislature is working hard to address the problem. Some of the proposed... Read >
Author: johnson merel

Legal Information about Large Truck Accident Lawsuits – Info to Know

In 2007, an estimated 413,000 vehicle accidents in the United States were ones in which large trucks were involved. Of that number, 4,854 were accidents with fatalities. An estimated 12 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2007 involv... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

The Facts About Drinking and Driving

Drinking and driving is not only dangerous for the other guy but also the driver and the passengers of the car itself. You should refrain from drinking and driving as there is a significantly increased risk of car accidents, damage to property and injury ... Read >
Author: Isaac Small

Important Things For Elderly To Know

There have been a lot of researches that show that older drivers have the second highest risk for motor vehicle collisions of any age group, after adolescents. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, older adults are nine times more likely to ... Read >
Author: Freddy Roy

Michigan Safety Belt Fit Test

It is natural for any parent to feel slightly relieved when their kids grow up to be able to take care of his various needs. He no longer ties himself to mamma's apron strings, so to speak. But even older kids cannot be safe on the road all the time and a... Read >
Author: LBuckfire

The Merit and Significance of Drug Detox Programs

In the US, around 66% of the population consumes alcohol. Every year more than 150,000 college students develop health problems that are alcohol-related. Around 39% of traffic fatalities are caused due to alcohol consumption. These facts and figures are a... Read >
Author: Steve

Underage Drunk Driving: A Looming Safety Problem in US Roads

Drunk driving is a serious problem in the US and has been attributed to 13 percent of traffic deaths every year, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The government agency also conducted another study ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Aging Drivers In Adults Like Men

Most adults, especially men, view their driver's license as a mark of independence. This independence stems from owning their first car as a teenager. While the automobile is a powerful tool for independence and mobility, it is also potentially dangerous.... Read >
Author: Harry Ayala

Traffic Collision and Fatalities in California

STATISTICS OF CAR ACCIDENTS Traffic collision in California has dropped to 3,400 last year compared from nearly 4,000 in 2007, or a decline by 14 percent, according to a statistics from the US Department of Transportation. This finding is also suppo... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

What to do in Case of SUV Rollover Accidents

Some may assume that SUVs are one of the safest cars because it's meant for driving up mountains or rough roads. But this type of vehicle is one of the most likely to topple over the road. It is because of gravity, body width, over speeding, failure... Read >
Author: Mesriani

The Defensive Driving Manifest

What is defensive driving? Is it a term that people take seriously? Does the perception change amongst gender, race or region? In many regions around the globe drivers who are most susceptible to fatal car crashes are young inexperienced drivers and matur... Read >
Author: Kris Kolanko

Large Truck Accidents

Accidents involving large trucks are among the most serious and most deadly in the United States. Trucking companies are required to follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations concerning their equipment and their drivers' hours of service. In ... Read >
Author: Carolyn Ria

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Every year millions of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents many very seriously. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 10 seconds someone in the United States is involved in a car accident. In 2005, there... Read >
Author: Carolyn Ria

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