Did you know that text messaging while driving makes a crash up to 23 times more likely? That is what the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has reported. It is the number one driving distraction reported by teen drivers. Yet each year thousands of people die due to texting while driving. Many drivers assume they
You made an insurance claim after your auto accident and then you received a letter stating that your claim was denied. Every situation is different but we have listed some common reason that insurers give for denying claims below: The accident was avoidable If you could have avoided the accident, or if you did something
In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its 2012 Annual Report that includes data regarding the number of people injured or killed in accidents involving large trucks. NHTSA defines large trucks also called semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or tractor trailers as vehicles with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds. In 2012 according to this
We wanted to share with you some information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcyclist fatalities increased in 2012 to 4,957, accounting for 15 percent of total fatalities for the year. This increase in motorcycle fatalities continues a tragic trend over the last 15 years, which
Spring is finally here and we are getting out more and doing things. Many of us will be busy with yard and house work this spring and we wanted to give you a few safety tips. Let us know if they helped you. Replace your Smoke Alarm and CO batteries as these alarms can save
In Mississippi you are not required to report an auto accident to the Department of Public Safety as long as all the parties involved in the accident agree about the circumstances of the accident and the responsibilities for repairs. However, it is always a good idea to call 911 and report the accident. If you