The definition of distracted driving is when a driver engages in any non-driving activity then they are behind the wheel. Since the invention of the car, there have been many cases regarding this phenomenon – and most times, drivers are aware of the causes,...
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Month: April 2021
HOW TO PREVENT DISTRACTED DRIVING
In the United States about 8 people are killed in crashes that are reported to have involved a distracted driving every day. Distracted driving is the act of driving while doing something else that takes your attention away from your driving. Distracted driving...
THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
Finding a reputable car accident attorney you can work with is more important than you may think. If you’ve been injured in an accident, you need to focus on your recovery, so you need to find a car accident lawyer to represent your best interest with the insurance...
DO HANDS-FREE DEVICES PREVENT DISTRACTED DRIVING?
Most states now have laws prohibiting cell phone use while driving. However, in most states the laws often allow the use of hands-free devices, which allow you to talk on your cell phone while you are behind the wheel of a car. People may assume that this removes the...
THE EFFECTS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING
It is becoming clearer that there is a new opponent to our safety. In the 1970’s the implementation of seatbelts fought against the rising amount of car fatalities, it is time to acknowledge and try to problem-solve for the current threat to our roads: distracted...
TEXTING AND DRIVING ACCIDENTS, GREENVILLE, NC
Everyone is so busy trying to keep up with everyone else that we find it hard to put our phones down. Young and old alike, people in all walks of life are addicted to their cell phone and find it increasingly hard to put it down. Some spend their time talking to...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WRONGFUL DEATH
What is a wrongful death? A wrongful death is a death that is caused by the negligence or misconduct of an individual or company. How can a wrongful death occur? Wrongful death can occur during an auto accident, truck or motorcycle accident, workers’ compensation...
STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING DISTRACTED DRIVING
Whether you spend large amounts of time driving for your job or you just jump behind the wheel to get yourself to and from work or running daily errands, it is very important to be aware of distracted driving. We believe that most people realize just how dangerous...
APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH
While the 20th century witnessed America’s great love affair with the car, in this century her object of affection has become the cell phone. While there are an estimated 150 million cars on U.S. roads, the country is believed to have about 330 million cell phones....