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DUI Accident Deep Dive – Survey Digs Into Drunk Drivers

[profileleft][/profileleft]We should all know better by now.  Drinking and driving is a terrible mistake.  Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming even a seemingly small amount of alcohol creates an inordinate amount of risk for the driver.  It also creates an unreasonable risk of a DUI accident for any passengers and anyone else […]

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Tragic Bus Accident In Baltimore Leaves Six Dead and 10 Injured

[profileleft][/profileleft]Nearly 500,000 school buses take to the roads every school day across the United States.  The vast majority of these trips arrive at their destinations without any type of incident.  In many ways, riding a school bus or a metro-city bus is much safer than driving a private vehicle.  Unfortunately, when things go wrong with

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Teen Fatigued Driving Survey Uncovers Troubling Trend

[profileleft][/profileleft]Teens need a lot of sleep.  Experts estimate that the average teen needs at least 9 hours of sleep per night.  Statistics reveal, however, that the average teen sleeps between 7 and 7.5 hours per night.  People who do not sleep enough, regardless of age, deal with constant sleep deprivation.  We have all seen tired

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Tour Bus Crash Near Palm Springs Kills 13, Inures Dozens

[profileleft][/profileleft]Tour buses are a common sight in Southern California.  This is especially true on Interstate 10 as they take visitors to and from the desert communities.  Casinos are among the many attractions in this area of the state.  Traveling to casinos in a tour bus is a responsible choice.  Many people are unfamiliar with local

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Alleged Fatal DUI Accident Off Coronado Bridge Latest Horrifying Example of DUI Dangers

[profileleft][/profileleft]Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is an enormous societal problem.  Advocacy groups, concerned citizens and law enforcement agencies have spent billions of dollars and countless hours trying to heighten the awareness regarding the dangers of this terrible mistake.  Unfortunately, despite these noble efforts, people continue to make this awful decision at an

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Car Accident Lawyer (Not) Fun Fact: State Route 99 Named Deadliest Highway

[profileleft][/profileleft]Californians used to depend on state routes to drive through the state prior to the building of the interstate highway system.  State Route 99 was a vital artery for those who wanted or needed to travel through the Central Valley of California.  State Route 99 was and is simply known as “the 99” to those

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Drunk Driving and Energy Drinks – Could There Be a Link?

[profileleft][/profileleft]In recent years, energy drinks have gained enormous popularity, particularly with younger adults.  What used to be coffee and then soda has now become several products that most people would instantly recognize.  According to several estimates, the top 5 selling energy drinks on the market in the United States collectively exceeded $10 billion in sales

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Report: US Traffic Fatalities Continue to Climb in 2016

[profileleft][/profileleft]We recently focused on the statistics regarding fatal car accidents in the United States in 2015.  Traffic fatalities climbed by 7.2 percent as compared to 2014, which represented the highest jump in nearly 50 years.  Everyone hoped that this was just an anomaly.  Unfortunately, it could have been the start of a troubling trend.  The

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CDC Report: Rate of Car Accident Deaths Highest in United States

[profileleft][/profileleft]Since the turn of the 21st Century, car accident deaths had been falling in the United States.  That downward trend is likely due to several different safety initiatives.  These initiatives include improved safety and technology in vehicles and more awareness from motorists while behind the wheel.  Regardless of why, the fact that car accident deaths

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