Distracted driving is a growing problem throughout the world and it's largely the result of addictive smartphones. Indeed, if you look around at the traffic around you while driving, you'll no doubt catch countless drivers with their noses buried in a smart device....
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Protect your rights by avoiding these mistakes after a car crash
People who get hurt in motor vehicle accidents often require costly medical care to treat their injuries. In some car accident cases, victims can pursue legal claims to hold at-fault parties accountable to pay for this care. However, there are some common mistakes...
Distracted driving can be prevented by attentive drivers
Distracted driving is a serious problem that must be quelled quickly. It is a preventable issue that, tragically, leads to catastrophic injuries for innocent people. Understanding a bit about distracted driving can help to curb the problem. There are several points...
Car accident lawsuits: What is recklessness?
No human being who cares about the welfare of others would act in a way that could hurt someone else. Whether it's out of sheer stupidity or forgetfulness, however, people act in reckless and dangerous ways that put themselves and others at risk of serious harm all...
Could the answer to texting while driving lie in new technology?
"The cure is in the hair of the dog that bit you." It's an old wive's tale that says a sip of alcohol the following morning is the perfect cure for the hangover that ails you, but it can apply to many other situations -- like texting while driving. If technology...
Please tell your friends to ‘buckle up’
When you're driving friends or family in your car, and you notice that they're not using a seatbelt, politely ask them to please "buckle up." If you do so, and they comply, you might just save a life. If you do so, and they don't comply, at least you know that you did...
Are LED daytime running lights safe?
We've all seen them on the road -- and maybe your car is equipped with them: daytime LED running lights. These bright, bluish-white and iridescent lights certainly look flashy when a modern vehicle passes you buy, but are they safe? You might think that the increased...
Whiplash from car accidents: Symptoms and treatment
When you consider the gravitational forces involved in the average car crash, and you also take into account the way the head is prone to whipping back and forth from the base of the neck, it's understandable how whiplash injuries can happen. Whiplash happens after a...
Should I tell my friends to stop texting and driving?
We've all experienced the uncomfortable situation of riding in a friend's car, when he or she whips out a smartphone and starts texting while driving. Considering that scientific studies have shown texting while driving to be almost as dangerous as intoxicated...
Global car accident statistics: What do they tell us?
Motor vehicle accidents aren't just a problem in the United States. They are a global issue, and vehicle accidents claim the lives of thousands every single day throughout the world. Perhaps the saddest part of these statistics is the fact that the majority of car...