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29th September 2009
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: wbdoyle10th August 2009
John MuscaFlorida Drunk Driving Statisticsn Florida, the percentage of alcohol related fatalities peaked in 1983, while the actual number of alcohol related deaths peaked in 1986 and the lowest number of drunk driving deaths occurred in 1997. In 2006, out... Read >
Author: John Musca01st August 2009
Reports in the US have stated that speaking on a mobile phone, texting or even the use of a hands-free kit can increase the likelihood of being involved in a car accident.
Drivers, across the pond have been found to be taking their hands off the steer... Read >
Author: Ruth16th July 2009
While certain driving mistakes, such as driving while under the influence, are obvious and avoided by responsible drivers, we all are guilty of other common driving mistakes. While something as simple as text-messaging behind the wheel may seem harmless,... Read >
Author: Kenneth L. Christensen18th May 2009
One of the most common criminal charges that people are faced with are DWI or DUI charges. Both of these offenses involve driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. However, a DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge refers sp... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th April 2009
The 21 minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) law is currently one of the most scrutinized and debated laws in the US. This article presents the views of the different stakeholders in this issue.
The United States has the highest legal drinking age in the w... Read >
Author: HWNTeam07th April 2009
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) indicates that commercial truck accidents account for 98 percent of traffic fatalities involving automobile drivers annually. This is primarily because trucks are responsible for over 500,000 accident... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry12th January 2009
Studies have shown that the use of traffic cameras results in more accidents on our city streets. This is primarily due to the fact that motorists will instinctively "stop" at intersections equipped with cameras according to Barbars Langland-Orband, chair... Read >
Author: William Moore, P.A. - Criminal Defense Law Firm03rd January 2009
Car accidents happen very quickly but usually leave a lasting and devastating effect. Due to these accidents, countless of individuals and families were left changing the direction that their lives are taking.
Personal injury sustained from a car accid... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th December 2008
Pedestrians account for about 30% of all traffic fatalities involving children under the age of 15 years. NHTSA estimates that more than one-fifth (22%) of children between the ages of 5 and 9 who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Approxi... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law27th November 2008
Read this little guide which we hope will help your holiday as you drive on the roads of South Africa.
Some things to bear in mind when driving in South Africa:
South African drivers are known for driving at excessive speeds and rarely use indic... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley04th November 2008
If you are a baby boomer or senior citizen, it is time to evaluate your life insurance. We have some great news. Life insurance rates have dropped a lot in the last ten years. Longer life and health spans have accounted for some of the rate drops. America... Read >
Author: marilyn katz24th September 2008
Accidents Happen
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury claims. Car accidents can cause not just physical but emotional trauma to the victims. There are several contributing factors to these accidents, some of them are:
• D... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd September 2008
The terms alcoholism and alcohol abuse are in fact two different stages of alcohol addiction. Alcoholism involves an uncontrollable physical need and emotional dependence on alcohol. Even when all aspects of the drinker's life have been adversely affected... Read >
Author: EdPhilips22nd July 2008
"The facts about driving drunk include consideration of consequences: Punishment for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or driving drunk, will vary, based on geographic locale and law in that state or county as well as wh... Read >
Author: andy taylor25th June 2008
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) united with state Rep. Tony Staskunas (D-West Allis) last Thursday to publicize a vital piece of anti-drunk driving legislation. The bill which is ponsored by Rep. Staskunas, calls for convicted drunk drivers to put ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle04th June 2008
"Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner, whose daughter was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. The goal of MADD was to reduce drunk driving traffic fatalities and the organization has been hi... Read >
Author: andy taylor21st May 2008
Intoxicating driving can be defined as driving when a drug "renders the driver incapable of driving safely" or "causes the driver to be impaired”. The effects of specific drug abuse differ depending on their mechanisms of action, the amount consumed, th... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson20th May 2008
For many years, NHTSA has been encouraging the States to strengthen their laws and programs dealing with youth traffic safety. Despite these efforts, progress toward major changes in State laws has been relatively slow. Only about five States have impleme... Read >
Author: sammybeanard01st April 2008
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 - this number represents 39 percent of all traffic fatalities for that year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "A motor vehicle crash is considered to be alcoho... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law22nd January 2008
England is an English speaking country which does make it easier to navigate through the city. However, there are some other differences that you should know about that will make your trip more enjoyable.
Ordering breakfast can be a challenge when you ... Read >
Author: Dolomite13th August 2007
Drugs affect individuals in different ways and varying degrees. Little drug and alcohol use also can cause performance impairment. This is why employers need to be aware of potential impacts and set clear standards and expectations to minimiz... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson27th June 2007
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that mandate alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, moving one step closer to its goal of a drunk-driving free... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg31st May 2007
Drug addiction has become a very destructive element in our society. The widespread use of drugs such as LSD, heroin, cocaine, "angel dust," marijuana and a long list of others has contributed heavily to a debilitated society.
The importation of illici... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson21st April 2007
It is an unfortunate testament to our times that most everyone in America is familiar with the schools named Columbine, Littleton and Southwood not because their merit or a remarkable education or curriculum, but because of the horrendous atrocities that ... Read >
Author: Jayden Adams11th January 2007
DRIVEN TO ACCITRACTIONby Wayne PattersonI can remember when all we had to worry about while drivingwere the speedometer and fuel gauge. Today our vehicles arecrammed with electronic devices such as GPS systems, cellphones, television sets, and laptop comp... Read >
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02nd January 2007
New Year's Eve can be tragic. According to the recent analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-related traffic deaths are likely to rise on New Year's Eve than on other mid-week winter evenings.
Last year, by the time the c... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane24th April 2006
Perhaps the nations most well known anti drunk driving organization is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), they have catapulted this issue into the forefront of American culture and in the process have helped to make Driving Under the Influence (DUI) la... Read >
Author: Peter Wallander15th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Lance Knowlton
It's true. If you host a party and serve alcohol, you could be held liable for personal injury and/or property damage in many states under the following scenario:
1. You served alcohol to a person.
2. You knew, or s... Read >
Author: Lance Knowlton
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