While most people know by now that distracted driving is dangerous, it still happens on Delaware roads on a regular basis. Some sources of distraction may force you to take your eyes off the road or hands off the wheel, but manual and visual distractions might not be...
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Reducing crash risks when driving during wet weather conditions
Knowing how to adjust your driving behaviors to accommodate road conditions can prove vital to mitigating potential safety risks. However, if other drivers around you fail to take the same measures, there might be nothing you can do to react to a dangerous situation...
Understanding the hazards involved with distracted driving
There are a variety of scenarios in which a driver might lose focus while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Cell phone usage and eating while driving are just two examples of issues that could divert your attention off the road, and even if this only lasts a few...
Hazards drivers might face when traveling for the holidays
Many individuals may be preparing to head out on Delaware roads and travel to spend time with loved ones for the holidays. While there may be few things as stressful as being involved in a collision during your holiday journeys, studies indicate that this season can...
Are Delaware drivers some of the nation’s calmest?
Data shows that some states (many in the South) have much higher rates of road rage encounters than others. Where does Delaware rank in terms of road rage incidents? Understanding the signs of road rage Tailgating, unsafe lane changes, "brake checking," and other...
Social media can impede your personal injury claim
Certain types of social media posts, such as those that include images of you or a family member on whose behalf you’ve filed a personal injury claim, can be damaging to your case. It’s important to differentiate between a post or photograph that is benign and one...
Cell phone use remains a leading cause of distracted driving
While a collision can occur under various scenarios, the risks of a dangerous outcome may only be greater when drivers lose focus on the task at hand. Distracted driving remains a leading cause of far too many collisions, and the outcome of such an incident could pose...
Delaware ranks as one of the worst states for bicyclist safety
Every year, traffic and accident analysts publish results regarding safety in Delaware and throughout the country. If you ride a bicycle in this state, you will want to know that it ranks as one of the top five most dangerous places for bicyclists. Personal injury...
Who’s responsible for a collision in a rental car?
You might be one of many people visiting Delaware on vacation this summer. If you traveled by plane or drove a long distance and didn't want to put the miles on your vehicle, you may have rented a car to get here or shortly after you arrived. Renting a car is handy...
A head injury could have a lingering effect on your life
It might seem difficult to imagine how the outcome of a collision can affect your life. Even if you take steps to protect against such an outcome, you can only control so much of what occurs on Delaware roads. When the actions of a reckless driver lead to a crash,...