Distracted driving continues to play a significant role in many motor vehicle accidents and finding ways to cut down on such behavior could prove vital to stemming the tide of similar incidents. While you may feel that certain types of technology might help achieve...
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Survey shows prevalence of teen driver distraction
Distracted driving has claimed many lives nationwide, including in Delaware. Drivers who disregard the risks of distracted driving also ignore their passengers' safety and other road users. Statistics show that one in every five people who lost their lives in such...
Brain injuries cause cognitive impairment in car accident victims
Car accident survivors and their loved ones in Delaware often have to deal with the consequences of head trauma. Cognitive difficulties could make life complicated, and victims and their caregivers need a lot of patience. A person with cognitive impairment has...
Assume spinal cord injuries in crash victims until proved wrong
More than 50% of spinal cord injuries diagnosed each year in Delaware and across the country result from car and motorcycle accidents. One of the other causes of injuries involves gunshot and knife wounds. Alcohol is responsible for one in four spinal cord injuries....
Aggressive driving is more prevalent among males
Drivers of all ages and genders in Delaware can have aggressive reactions to the actions of other drivers. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, male drivers are more likely to drive aggressively. They honk, make rude hand gestures, tailgate and speed in...
Who is liable in crashes involving lane-splitting motorcyclists?
Lane splitting and lane filtering are controversial topics among motorists and motorcyclists alike. The reason is the problem of determining liability in the event of such an accident. Motorcycle laws in different states vary. Delaware law makes no mention of lane...
The dangers of motorcycle accidents
There is a lot of freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of risks -- especially from other Delaware drivers. In fact, the death rate for motorcycle riders has been steadily increasing, while deaths for drivers of other types...
Crashes caused holiday trauma despite Delaware safety campaign
Despite social distancing and avoiding large crowds, many people in Delaware still found ways to celebrate the holidays. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety launched the Safe Family Holiday annual campaign early in December. Their message was “Just Focus on...
Symptoms of hidden injury after a collision
You can never know what to expect while driving along a Delaware highway. As a licensed driver, you understand that you are obligated to adhere to traffic laws. You can reasonably expect other drivers to do the same, whether you’re sharing the road as a fellow...
Why it is vital to have medical evaluations after car accidents
Many people in Delaware, will likely have their holidays spoiled this year by negligent drivers. One thing that can cause long-term health problems is declining a trip to the hospital for a medical examination. Some injuries can remain hidden, and when symptoms appear...