The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched a new safety campaign: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. This campaign is part of a national effort to fight drunk and drug-impaired driving. The period between August 15th and September 3rd is one of the deadliest times of the year on U.S. roadways, in […]
Think Safety This June
The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month. It’s a great reminder to reevaluate safety practices in your home, office, and on the road. The National Safety Council recommends that individuals take the time to do at least one thing to improve their safety this June. Here are a few ideas to […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Personal Injury Claims
According to the Mayo Clinic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after an individual is exposed to “an event that involved the actual or possible threat of death, violence or serious injury.” This exposure can happen if you directly experienced the traumatic event, witness the event in person, learn that someone you love experienced/was threatened […]
Fighting Drugged Driving
With a nation in the midst of an opioid epidemic and increased marijuana legalization, what is being done to prevent drug-impaired drivers (DUIDs) from getting behind the wheel? There are clear processes in place for testing drivers who may be impaired by alcohol, but while driving under the influence of drugs is illegal in all […]
Drive Safely in Wet Weather
Spring brings plenty of showers to southeastern Indiana, so it’s a good time to review strategies for driving safely in wet weather. Visibility Heavy rains can cause poor visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see other vehicles as well as obstructions in the road such as fallen trees and branches. This can be a […]
