Spring Travel Tip #3: Perform a vehicle check before traveling long distance. Never underestimate preventative maintenance. Instead of waiting for a problem to arise – a problem that could not only ruin your vacation but put yourself and others at risk of severe injury – schedule an inspection with your local mechanic to check: Tire tread and pressure [...]
Spring Travel Tip #2: Ensure guest safety outdoors. Spring marks the beginning of travel season, and as an Airbnb or Vrbo owner, it's essential to prioritize guest safety outdoors and indoors. Never neglect to maintain your property. This means providing a clean, safe outdoor space to reduce the risk of on-site injuries. Ensure a safe [...]
Spring Travel Tip #1: Ensure guest safety indoors. Spring is here which means travel season is about to begin! If you're an Airbnb or Vrbo owner and you plan to host, it's important to protect yourself and renters. A clean, well-maintained rental secures glowing reviews and reduces the risk of on-site injuries. Ensure a safe [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Safe Driving Tips: Unsafe Lane Changes Unsafe lane changes are a leading cause of car accidents. In order to operate your vehicle safely, don't just rely on built-in safety features. It's important to look, check your blind spots, and make sure [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #18: Delayed Reaction Time. Reaction times vary based on the driver and scenario, but reaction time is the amount of time it takes for a driver to notice something and then complete a response. For example: the time it takes to see a child preparing to chase a ball into [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Safe Driving Tips: Unrestrained Pets Never drive with unrestrained pets in your vehicle. Dogs are a man's best friend, so protect your pets, other drivers on the road, and yourself by securing your pet in your vehicle with a safety harness, [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #17: Inexperienced Drivers Let’s make one thing clear: "Inexperienced drivers" does not mean “bad drivers." Driving is a skill. The more you practice, the better you get. The more experience you have driving, the more comfortable you get behind the wheel. This means you’re less tense and less likely to [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Car accidents and falls are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), especially in teens, children, and the elderly. In a 2018-2019 study, the CDC reported that “unintentional motor vehicle crashes accounted for approximately 17% of all TBI-related deaths” while “unintentional falls accounted for 29.9% of all TBI-related deaths.” [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Safe Driving Tips: Cell Phone Distracted Driving One second is all it takes to get into an accident. As soon as you take your eyes off the road, your ability to see and react to changing road conditions is gone. With [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #16: Cell Phone Use. Think of all the ways you use your phone: checking social media, texting, playing music, getting directions, sending emails, answering a call. Now think of all the times you’ve been behind the wheel and looked down at your phone for one of those same reasons. Cell [...]
