Don’t Be Distracted

      "Distracted Driver Awareness Week" was held last month in an effort to educate motorists on safe driving. According to a report by the National Highway Safety Administration, about 80% of accidents are caused by driver inattention. The report also said that about 65% of all near-crashes involved some sort of driver inattention.

      Did You Know?

• 98% of Americans claim to be safe drivers
• 72% of all drivers admit to partaking in some form of distracting behavior while driving
• The most common "distracting behaviors" ...

Going Green

      It seems we are all looking for ways to save energy and help the environment. Although law firms don’t consume as large amounts of resources as some industries, at Lewis & Daggett we are continuing to try to do our part.

      Maybe you have seen part of our efforts around the Triad! Above is our L & D "Green" Errand Machine. We run a lot of errands and make a lot of public service and client convenience visits. Our hybrid vehicle saves on fuel, is fun, and helps remind others to try to be efficient.

      When we first looked into doing more toward ...

Blog Anniversary

      One year ago this month we started this Blog as part of our Lewis& Daggett web site. It has been a way for us continue to connect with our community and friends.

      We never imagined we would have so many folks join us. For our anniversary, let’s review a list the top ten posts from this past year.

     10. Commitment!

      9. &l ...

A Tribute

      This past week our Lewis & Daggett Team participated in a really special event. Wednesday evening was the 2^nd Annual Rusty Harpe Memorial Race at Caraway Speedway. It was an evening we will remember for a long time.

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Independence Day

     July 4, 1776 was a day the changed the future of mankind. We tend to forget about that even on the annual 4^th of July celebration unless we stumble upon a reminder that reminds us just how important this date really is.

     Yesterday we heard a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence while attending the oldest 4^th of July celebration in the country, right here locally in Bethabara. The reenactment was clear illustration of the high privilege it is to live in the home of the brave and the land of the free.

     The impact of our Independence literally changed the course for indi ...

See and Be Seen

     Bicycling seems to be growing in popularity. It is a great form of recreation, fitness exercise and, with higher fuel prices, even transportation. This week we will focus on bicycles and bicycle safety.

     The increasing number of bicycle riders makes this a good time to review some safety tips - for drivers and riders. Motorists need to know that cyclists have the same rights on the road as they do. Likewise, cyclists have the same obligation to follow the traffic laws as motorists.

     First, please wear a helmet whenever riding a bicycle. It is now the law in North Carolina that helmets are required for riders und ...

THE HEAT IS ON

     Wow! This past week we got suddenly hit with a large dose of mid-summer heat. Perhaps that means it is a good time for us to review some summer safety tips.

     Believe it or not, there are more illnesses, injuries, and deaths due to the heat of summer than to lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes. Accordingly, the effect of heat on us and our families should not be taken lightly. There are several heat safety recommendations and tips to help us through the heat such as we have had recently:

   1. Drink Water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and ca ...

The Path Continues

     This past week has been busy and exciting all across the Triad. Our high school seniors celebrated graduation. We are proud of them and wish them the best in pursuing future successes.

     Of course, we want to congratulate these young people for completing one forward, positive step in the road of life. We personally met many of the graduating seniors over the past couple of months during our Safe Sober Prom Night program. We thank them for their participation, and are already preparing for the class ...

Memorial Day Encore

     Last Sunday at New Philadelphia Moravian Church we hosted a Memorial Day celebration to remember our military heros, and honor veterans and current service persons. As part of the evening we featured a flag folding ceremony.

     Boy Scouts from our Troop 715 presented the flag, and demonstrated the folding. They stopped at each fold for a reading of the meanings. The ceremony was quite dramatic. The meanings of each fold of the flag are poignant and relevant, and are probably n ...

Welcome to Summer

     Memorial Day weekend is the traditional send off for summer fun. Our Lewis & Daggett family kicked it off with a firm cookout on Friday. Part of the fun was that the attorneys and management served the rest of the staff as a reward and treat.

      As summer begins, it is probably a good time to consider some basics safety tips in order to make summer the best it can be for you and your family. As schools winds down and many of us have family activities begin, we encourage you to keep safety in mind.

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