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You could be injured by a drunk driver on any day of the year that you leave your house. Yet some days on the calendar carry a much higher risk of this than others.\r\n\r\nThis is due to a tendency for increased alcohol consumption on certain dates. For a lot of people, drinking is a very social act
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Even for Ohioans who don’t have school-age children, the start of the school year can bring significant changes to their driving habits – many of which can add time to their daily commutes and errands. \r\n\r\nSchool zone speed limits need to be obeyed. Drivers need to be prepared to stop suddenly f
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Drunk driving and fatigued driving have some significant similarities. This is important to note because many people will drive when they are tired, even if they would never consider driving under the influence. They need to know that both activities affect the driver in similar ways, and both are t
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of people’s lives, including how they travel. While the world adapted to new norms and safety regulations, one alarming trend that emerged during this period was an increased frequency of road rage incidents.\r\n\r\nThere are some soli
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Road safety is crucial. Unfortunately, a negligent driver may fail to keep you safe, and a good example is a drunk driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 13,384 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2021. This shows that many drivers are getting behind
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If you’ve been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed by a drunk driver, you could be looking at extensive financial losses in addition to the physical and emotional damage they caused. Holding the drunk driver and their insurance (if they even have insurance) liable may not nearly cover i
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One of the most reckless and irresponsible decisions a driver can ever make is to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Unfortunately, drunk driving claims over 11,000 American lives each year.\r\n\r\nIf you are involved in a car accident with a driver who is under the influence, it is importan
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You're heading down the interstate toward your house after a day of work. You took a late shift, so it's 10:00 in the evening, and you're feeling tired. But you're not so tired that you don't realize the headlights coming toward you are in your lane.\r\n\r\nWhat's happened is that someone is driving
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A pandemic-dominated 2020 saw fewer cars on Ohio roads. With more space for motorists came a reduction of all accidents by 17 percent. However, the motor vehicle collision numbers are not all good news.\r\n\r\nWhile the roads were risky for a reduced number of travelers, fatalities saw a tragic ten
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All around Ohio, school is back in session -- and that means school buses are again everywhere on the roads.\r\n\r\nWith that in mind, the Ohio Highway Patrol and other authorities are urging drivers to remember that they need to exercise caution on the roads as everybody gets back into the routine.
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Proactively spotting the warning signs of a drunk or intoxicated driver can help you stay safer in what is, admittedly, an unsafe situation. \r\n\r\nIdentifying a potentially drunk driver doesn’t guarantee that an accident won’t occur. However, knowing the warning signs is a great defensive-driving
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If you are a boat owner, spring in Ohio is a great time to get out on all the rivers and lakes. Whether you like to fish, ski or just enjoy getting out on the water for a little relaxation, after months of being pent up inside, you’re ready to go for a spin.\r\n\r\nOne problem that many boaters don’
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