The pervasive myth among minors is that drinking alcohol is a harmless rite of passage celebrating their transition to adulthood. However, if they’re unwilling to wait before they are of legal age, they could find themselves sinking into a life of crime. In worst...
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When is someone too drunk to drive?
You know that drinking and driving is dangerous, but what if you have just had one drink or if you feel completely sober? To pass a breathalyzer test, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should be less than .08%, but it would be difficult to measure this without a...
Building a case against someone who was texting while driving
Many auto vehicle accidents occur because the at-fault driver is not concentrating on the road. For example, they could be texting or using their phone while operating their car. If you receive injuries during a car crash, proving the at-fault driver was texting while...
3 Negative qualities of drivers who cause car crashes
It is common knowledge that younger drivers tend to be more impulsive and reckless while driving. Adults are also likely to operate a vehicle while impaired or facing significant stress, creating road hazards. However, several other qualities link drivers that cause...
Should I worry about my concussion after a crash?
Getting in a car crash could be stressful and overwhelming. Despite being a minor crash, you could sustain injuries like concussions. They are common injuries in road collisions. However, should you worry about them? Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries. They...
The dangers of possessing fentanyl-laced drugs
Opioid abuse has been a major topic among health and law enforcement agencies in recent years. Overdosing on opioids has become such an issue that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that about 80,411 people died from overdoses in 2021. Among...
Basic physics of a car crash
The first law of motion is the most fundamental law governing car crashes. It states that an object in motion will maintain its speed and direction unless acted upon by an external force. Likewise, an object at rest will remain at rest unless another force disrupts...
The truth about how long alcohol stays in your system
To avoid driving under the influence (DUI), many people choose to sleep off their alcohol consumption for a bit or make a pit stop at a diner. Some attempt to sober up quickly by drinking coffee and water or eating a meal. However, people later learn that a...
What is Ethan, Hailey and Bentley’s law?
Despite stringent policies against drunk driving, it remains a big problem in the United States. As times change, policymakers implement new laws to enforce appropriate penalties on drunk drivers, especially those involved in severe incidents resulting in death. One...
What are a passenger’s options after a car accident?
Motor vehicle accidents can be particularly difficult for unsuspecting passengers. The crash can result in debilitating injuries and emotional trauma. After a collision, passengers have the right to pursue compensation. Responsibilities of passengers after an accident...