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Drinking And Driving Isn't Worth The Cost If you're drinking, don't count on it unless you have a sober ride. In other words, always drive sober. Tips for Safe Driving During the Holidays Sometimes it's wise to stop and take a spin to see the possible physical, emotional, and financial consequences of the choices we make, warns Auto Injury Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. This holiday season, always find a ... Read More

How to avoid alcohol-impaired driving Did you know that half of arrested intoxicated drivers had their last alcoholic drink at a licensed bar or restaurant? Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths were all preventable," according ... Read More

Your Guide to Halloween Safety Halloween is a chance to pretend to be somebody else, stay out after dark, and eat too much candy. So, it’s no surprise that the holiday is magical for kids. But just like your parents used to say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Out in the dark, there are countless opportunities for the festivities to turn sour. No one wants a Halloween marred by an accident ... Read More

The Repercussions of Concussions The brain is the most important organ in our bodies; it controls everything we do. So, even “minor” brain injuries can have long-lasting impacts on one’s quality of life and ability to function. National Concussion Awareness Day on Sept. 20 aims to share the often-overlooked dangers of the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are any ... Read More

Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care We all sometimes have minor aches, pains, bumps, and bruises that we can heal at home with Advil and a little rest. But more extensive injuries should be treated by a medical professional. Sometimes that means casts, surgeries, or bed rest. Other times, people need to take more of an active role in their healing with a physical therapist or chiropractor. But how do you ... Read More

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1 million people worldwide die in fatal traffic accidents every year. That’s not all — traffic accidents injure an additional 20-50 million people annually. I only meet and represent a tiny fraction of those accident victims, but their stories stick with me. August is National Traffic Awareness Month, reminds us Auto Accident Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, and many ... Read More

This year has seen gas prices at all-time highs, with countless Americans facing sticker shock at the pump. It has quite a few people wondering how to save a few dollars while filling their tanks. Some have turned to shopping around, joining clubs, or driving less. But if you’re using premium gas in your tank, there might be a simpler solution you haven’t even considered. We all want the best for our prized ... Read More

How to Safely Hit the Open Road The road trip is a quintessential American experience. Modern America is built around roads, and for better or worse, we have a lot less public transportation than other countries. We’re also a very large nation with a lot of geographic diversity. With so much to see and do, it makes sense that we want to get behind the wheel and go. Compared to air travel, road trips are ... Read More

Certain holidays tend to be associated with increased risk. Everyone knows drunk driving is a problem on New Year’s Eve, you should practice firework safety on the Fourth of July, and the darkness can pose a danger to Halloween trick-or-treaters. But when it comes to Valentine’s Day, what could go wrong? While it’s not the riskiest of holidays, bad things can happen any day of the year. Before you celebrate, ... Read More

In a collision, airbags are supposed to keep us safe. That’s why the problems identified with Takata airbags are so concerning — they turn a universal safety device into a risk of grave injury or even death. Throughout 2021, you may have heard about the Takata airbag recall. Or maybe you didn’t — many people are still unaware that they have potentially deadly airbags in their cars or trucks. Even Ramiro had ... Read More