What you’ll learn reading this article: Never Heard of Dram Shops? Chances are, you’ve visited one – like your favorite restaurant or bar. Dram shop is an old-world term that originates in 18th century England. Back then, people are served gin by the spoonful, called a dram. Eventually the places where people could get their… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: A recent study suggests collisions involving standard-size and commercial vehicles such as cars and semi-trucks, have increased each year since 2013 by 5%. Accidents with large trucks can be the most dangerous and fatal. Take steps to better share the road with large trucks and avoid possible accidents. If… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: In just six years’ time, the number of breweries in the United States increased by almost 5,000. Indiana is home to over 100 wineries, about 25 distilleries and at least 83 breweries throughout the state, many in close proximity to one another, which encourages “brewery-hopping” and tasting events that… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Imagine you are in line at the pharmacy when you notice the janitorial staff has just finished mopping. An elderly man with a cane leaves the line in front of you and walks directly toward the wet floor. With no cautionary sign to be seen, you shout to alert… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Indiana ranks 8th in the number of uninsured motorists, a rising trend across the U.S. The cost to insured drivers has climbed 75% over the past 10 years. “No Pay, No Play” laws incorporate regulations for uninsured drivers’ ability to sue for damages and their rights to seek compensation… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: The best way to stay safe while driving is to anticipate accidents that are waiting to happen. Defensive driving strategies help you avoid an accident on the road. Learn 10 safe driving behaviors you can use every time you’re behind the wheel. They say the best way to stay… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: In the last few years, an average of 14 hit-and-run accidents occur on Marion County roads per day. A hit-and-run accident that results in a fatality is a Level 5 felony, with steeper, serious penalties for drivers who leave the scene of the crash. In 2007, four hit-and-run auto… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: Car drivers not wearing seat belts are 10 times more likely to die and truck drivers are 14 times more likely to die in a crash than those wearing seat belts. 10,000 people who did die in a car crash** were not wearing a seat belt. If you’re not… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: If you don’t get enough sleep, you’re not alone. It’s also more likely you’re commuting to work with hundreds of other sleepy motorists because fatigue affects everyone on the road – drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Driving while fatigued is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. That’s because lack… Read more »
What you’ll learn reading this article: If you drive one of Indy’s most dangerous roads on a routine basis. Why 21% of all deadly crashes in the U.S. occur at intersections. How to avoid an accident that could change your life forever. How do you avoid an accident that could change your life forever? Every… Read more »