If you’ve ever been too drunk to drive and noted that you wanted to sober up quickly, odds are that someone told you to buy a cup of coffee. They may have even repeated the common refrain that caffeine can sober you up and make driving safe. Is that true? Simply put,...
Labor Day is a time when families get together and celebrate. Many have cookouts and enjoy an afternoon together. The day is also one that tends to lead to crashes because of DUIs and other issues. It’s unfortunate, but in 2020, the Labor Day weekend was more deadly...
When someone tailgates your car, it may make you feel frustrated or angry. These incidents often lead to road rage. The important thing is to consider why you feel this way. Odds are that you’re not actually angry; you’re scared. And you should be. Tailgating is...
You may not think much about the age at which you get married. Instead, you think about when you meet the person you want to marry. Does that happen in high school, at college or at work? When you meet them determines how old you are when you tie the knot, and that’s...
When people think about the leading causes of death, they often think about medical conditions or health problems. They consider having a stroke as they age, having a heart attack due to years of unhealthy eating or developing cancer from smoking, sun exposure,...
Car accidents occur for a large variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons behind negligence-involved accidents include: Driving too fast for the road conditions Operating a vehicle recklessly or aggressively (e.g. speeding) Drinking or consuming other...
Traffic conditions change rapidly with the time of day, the weather, and even social and entertainment events taking place near where you drive. It can be difficult to constantly have to evaluate risk and determine what will be the best way to keep yourself and the...
Whether you get hurt in a car crash or suddenly develop symptoms that result in a diagnosis with a debilitating medical condition, a disability can quickly change your life. You may find that you can no longer fulfill the same obligations you once did at work. You...
Police officers need to have a reason to pull over a vehicle. They can't initiate a traffic stop just because they feel like bothering someone. In the case of a drunk driving stop, the officer will usually only need to have reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop. ...
Have you heard that the interstate is the safest place to drive? If so, you may have felt shocked. It seems like it’s more dangerous. You’re traveling far faster than you would in the city. You have the potential for traffic jams, road construction zones and other...
