A distracted driver in a passenger car is dangerous. A distracted driver behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound commercial truck is a far greater threat, because a loaded truck needs much more distance to stop and causes far more [...]
Maira Salcedo
Georgia took a firm position on phones behind the wheel when the Hands-Free Georgia Act took effect on July 1, 2018. The law went well beyond a basic texting ban. It made it illegal to hold or support a phone at all while driving. Years later, distracted driving is still one of the most common […]
Brandon K.
A standard DUI in Florida is serious on its own. But when a crash is involved, the charge can escalate fast. Depending on how badly someone else was hurt, the same arrest can be a misdemeanor or a felony carrying up to five years in prison. The dividing line is the legal difference between an […]
Allen Tanjoco
Distracted driving is a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents, and rideshare drivers face distractions that many other motorists do not. While every driver can be tempted to glance at a phone or GPS, Uber and Lyft drivers often rely on their devices throughout an entire trip to accept ride requests, navigate unfamiliar roads, and [...]
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Over the years, cars have undeniably become safer and more technologically advanced. Modern vehicles offer driver assistance features, effectively protect occupants from a range of crash scenarios, and are more comfortable for long roadtrips. However, even the most well-designed vehicle can suffer from overlooked safety flaws or design [...]
Jake
Most conversations about distracted driving paint the same picture: a driver glancing at a phone in stop-and-go traffic, drifting toward a crosswalk or the bumper ahead. Most commonly thought of as city driving, short glances, and close calls. It’s a real problem, but it may not be where distraction does its worst damage. The more [...]
Brandon K.
Many people involved in a car accident initially believe they escaped without any serious injuries. They may decline medical treatment, exchange insurance information, and even drive home feeling relatively normal. However, hours or even days later, they begin experiencing pain, stiffness, headaches, or other symptoms they didn’t [...]
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After a car accident, the emergency room is often the first place victims turn for help. But what happens when the medical care you receive in those critical hours falls short? Emergency room errors are more common than most people realize. For car accident victims, a medical mistake on top of a traumatic injury can […]
Amanda
Driving in New York City is unlike driving almost anywhere else in the country. Between bumper-to-bumper traffic, constant honking, aggressive lane changes, pedestrians crossing unexpectedly, cyclists weaving through streets, and delivery vehicles stopping without warning, NYC roads demand a driver’s full attention at all times. Even a [...]
Megan M.
Passengers can distract drivers and increase crash risk. Learn how to reduce in-car distractions and promote safer driving for everyone on the road.
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When most people think of distracted driving, their minds immediately go to texting, phone calls, or scrolling through apps. But for parents and caregivers, one of the most common sources of distraction behind the wheel is often overlooked: children in the car. This raises an important question, if a crash occurs because of a kid-related [...]
Sabrina Liberto