New study shows New Year’s Eve is worst holiday for teen drinking and driving

A new study performed by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) has shown that New Year’s Eve is the holiday on which teens are most likely to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, despite the fact that they believe that it is the most dangerous driving night of the year. The survey included the participation of almost 2,300 students in the eleventh and twelfth grades. When those who were drivers were asked about the degree of danger they believe is associated with certain events…

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Insurers release most common claims made on 4th of July

Insurers across the country are making an attempt to assist people in avoiding some of the most common events leading to insurance claims throughout the 4th of July celebrations by releasing the four leading types of claim. The U.S. Fire Administration has announced that the leading cause of structure fires and related insurance claims are cooking fires. They recommend that a grill be placed an adequate distance from any structures or trees to ensure that the branches or siding will not ignite. Grease traps should be regularly emptied as they…

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