If you have ever noticed how many Delaware drivers are eating, looking at their phones or otherwise not paying attention to the task at hand, you may understand how much of a problem distracted driving is throughout the state. According to DelawareOnline.com,...
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The impact of navigation dashboards on distracted driving
Distracted driving is more prevalent than ever now that everyone has a cellphone on them at all times. The problem may even become worse now that auto manufacturers have installed smart dashboards into many vehicles. Now people can enter directions and find music...
How common are diagnostic errors?
The first professional Wilmington residents usually see when they are ill or injured is their doctor. They rely on physicians to properly evaluate their symptoms, complaints, test results and medical history to diagnose their conditions and provide treatment. No one...
3 apps to stop you from texting while driving
Smartphones have been around long enough for most people to be aware of the fact they should never text while behind the wheel. In one survey conducted by AT&T, nearly 75 percent of respondents said they texted while driving. This can involve a person reading a...
What to do if you’re hurt when in an Uber
With many prominent beaches, Uber drivers in Delaware are able to make a good living, and for riders, it is a convenient way to get around the state. However, Uber drivers are prone to accidents like any other motorist. When you are the passenger in an Uber or Lyft,...
How to tell if you are a distracted driver
Delaware police will crack down on distracted drivers in the near future. Law enforcement will begin the "Don't Be the You Hate" campaign, which aims to enforce the notion that distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. A first offense for driving while using a...
Don’t drive distracted in a parking lot
A lot more can happen in a parking lot than just a bent bumper. On average, over 60,000 injuries occur in parking garages and lots across the country annually. A common explanation for why parking lot accidents occur is that someone drove while distracted. Driving at...
Dumping patients from the ER is more common than you think
When your loved one goes to the hospital, you want only the best care for him or her. It would be appalling to find out that your relative received substandard treatment or was released before he or she was ready into an environment that might result in harm....
Note to Tesla drivers: Autopilot does not mean self-driving
The Autopilot driver assistance program that is present in Tesla vehicles is an amazing piece of technology. Tesla owners in Delaware and across the country can enjoy such conveniences as assistance with parallel parking and backing out of spaces, as well as safety...
Risks for birth injuries in Delaware newborns
Giving birth in Delaware is a process that requires many important decisions. In all the choices you make leading up to your baby's birth, the one thing you likely feel confident about is that you will have a safe birth in which you and your newborn will receive...