Young drivers are susceptible to serious and fatal car accidents. Every year, thousands of young lives across the nation are tragically cut short due to car accidents, making teen driver fatalities a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. In Texas and Oklahoma, the numbers paint a stark picture. According to a report by ValuePenguin that...
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Sharing the Road With Bikers
Motorists need to drive defensively to avoid motorcycle crashes May is here, and with it is the beginning of peak motorcycle season in Texas and Oklahoma. There's nothing like enjoying the open road on a bike — but unfortunately, motorcyclists are also highly vulnerable to serious and life-threatening injuries in accidents. According to the Oklahoma...
Read MoreDriver Distraction a Common Factor in Fatal Crashes
Breaking down the risks and consequences of distracted driving In today's fast-paced world, distractions are abundant, and it's crucial for drivers to stay focused on the road. While it's easy to get sidetracked by multiple responsibilities and tasks, motorists must prioritize safe driving practices to avoid serious car accidents. With distracted driving continuing to be...
Read MoreImpaired Driving Continues to Wreak Havoc on Our Nation's Roads
To many people are injured or killed in preventable crashes caused by impaired drivers. Every day in the U.S., car accidents caused by drunk drivers claim the lives of 32 people, which is equivalent to a death every 45 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Crashes caused by impaired drivers can...
Read MoreWill Your Estate Plan Work When Your Family Needs It?
Like most people, you likely think estate planning is just one more task to check off your life’s endless “to-do” list. You can shop around and find a lawyer to create planning documents for you or create your own DIY plan using online documents. Then, you’ll put those documents into a drawer, mentally check estate...
Read MoreCompensation for Rear-End Accidents
If you were rear-ended and injured, it's important to know your potential legal options. Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of car accidents that occur. For example, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions account for approximately 29% of all reported car accidents in the United States. However,...
Read More3 Essential Questions To Ask Before Creating Your Will Online
If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety of estate planning documents for very little money, and even for free. With so many do-it-yourself online document services out there, you might believe you can create your will online,...
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Alarming Increase in Car Accidents Across the Nation
Reckless driving habits continue to put others at risk of injury and death. Unsafe driving habits often associated with car accidents have become increasingly common in recent years, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “The reversal in the frequency of U.S. drivers engaging in risky driving...
Read MoreWill The Coming Wealth Transfer Be A Blessing Or A Curse For Your Family?
Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous amount of wealth will pass from Baby Boomers to younger generations in the next few decades. In fact, it’s said to be the largest transfer of intergenerational wealth in history. Because no one...
Read More5 Common Traffic Violations That Cause Car Accidents
Drivers put themselves and other road users in danger when they violate traffic laws. Car accidents involving two or more vehicles often occur because one driver is not obeying the rules of the road. While many traffic violations can result in a collision, certain offenses are more common than others. Below, you can learn more...
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