Stay Safe This Memorial Day Weekend!
As the start of summer officially begins with the kick-off of long beach days and barbeques, the attorneys and staff at Graves McLain want to wish you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend! Whether you chose to spend your holiday weekend on the beach, at a family barbeque or enjoying a…
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is May
Being able to soak up the sun and feel the cool spring air on your motorcycle can make any day a memorable experience. As we begin to see more motorcycles on the roads, we need to remember that safety should always be at the forefront for all drivers. Operating a motorcycle takes a different set…
May is Bike Safety Awareness Month
The League of American Bicyclist has organized National Bike Safety Month since 1956 as a way to raise awareness of the benefits of riding your bike, as well as encourage proper bike safety. At Graves McLain, we care about our community and the safety of all cyclists. We want to help do our part this…
Hyundai is Recalling Over 978,000 Vehicles Due to Defective Seat Belts
Auto manufacturer Hyundai is recalling approximately 978,000 vehicles that may contain a dangerous safety defect. This recall is connected to the front seat belts detaching in a crash failing to hold occupants. According to Hyundai, the defective mechanisms in the recalled cars could cause the front car safety belts to release during a collision. Hyundai…
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is a rising epidemic in the United States. In 2015 alone 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by a distracted driver. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in a split second. April is Distracted…
Stay Safe This St. Patrick’s Day!
On Friday, 3/17 millions of people will dress in green accented with shamrocks and glitter to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As you enjoy all the festivities that go along with St. Patrick’s Day be mindful of safety for you and your family. According to Geico here are some important tips to remember as you celebrate:…
It’s Time To Spring Your Clocks Forward For Daylight Savings
At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight savings time begins! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour as we enter into Spring! This jump forward also puts us behind an hour in sleep resulting in an increase of drowsy drivers on the roads. Also, resetting the clock is always a good time to replace…
Motor Vehicle Accidents Take Over 40,000 Lives in 2016
The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. It is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U.S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. A…