Unsecured mattress causes auto accident in Delaware
Friday, 18 December 2015
Most local Delaware commuters have probably encountered the following situation: driving down the highway, being stuck behind a vehicle loaded with contents that do not appear to be securely fastened down. This type of driving scenario can be very unsettling, especially if one cannot switch lanes and move away from the potentially dangerous contents of
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Suspected drunk driver plows into DSU crowd
Friday, 06 November 2015
This time of year, students around the country are celebrating a variety of things, from the festive fall season to the homecomings at their schools. Unfortunately, tragedy sometimes strikes at what are supposed to be the happiest of occasions. Recently in Oklahoma, people were injured after a car plowed into a crowd of people gathered
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Distracted driving the cause of many car accidents
Friday, 16 October 2015
If you walk into any public venue in the United States with a lot of people, you will likely see many of them focused on their smartphones. Some embrace the advancements of these technologies and the ease at which we can now collect information, whether it’s reading a review of a restaurant, confirming directions or
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Head-on collisions: Cars versus SUVs
Friday, 02 October 2015
Most Delaware drivers are probably aware of the various types of auto accidents that can affect one’s daily life at any time. Many local drivers have probably experienced a rear-end collision or perhaps a side-swipe type of collision. The more unfortunate drivers and passengers may have survived a t-bone impact or a spinout into a
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Personal responsibility key to stopping distracted driving
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Much like drunk driving, distracted driving is a life taker. In fact, multiple studies have shown that distracted driving — and specifically texting while driving — can be just as life-threatening as driving while drunk. Drunk driving and distracted driving are similar in another way. To stop them from injuring and killing more people, it
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Van swipes dump truck on I-95 in Delaware, injuring truck driver
Friday, 28 August 2015
Many Delaware residents find themselves waiting in traffic jams on a regular basis. Especially on busy Interstate 95, countless car accidents tend to tie up traffic for minutes or hours on end. While this is indeed a common frustration for commuters, the accidents sparking these delays are often damaging, devastating or tragic. Earlier this month,
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Victims have recourse after hit-and-run accidents
Thursday, 06 August 2015
One of the few things worse than being in a car accident is not knowing how to hold the negligent driver accountable. In hit and run car accidents, victims may feel as if they have nowhere to turn after a damaging incident. In reality, experienced Wilmington personal injury attorneys are an important resource when a
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How a common ailment may contribute to car accidents
Friday, 10 July 2015
Most Delaware residents are probably familiar with the common causes of car accidents: drunk driving, texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving. In addition to these well-known causes, certain medical conditions and medications can also dangerously impair a driver. In some car accidents, the impaired driver may be found liable for a collision
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Will self-driving cars be any safer?
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Since the majority of serious car accidents are caused by human error, it has been presumed that the self-driving cars of the future will mean a reduction in car accidents. However, Google is admitting that even its cutting-edge fleet of autonomous vehicles isn’t perfect. After an investigation by the Associated Press, Google reported earlier this
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Are you affected by the largest auto recall in U.S. history?
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Fatal car accidents have been on the decline in recent decades, much to the thanks of safety features like airbags. However, a massive airbag recall was announced yesterday, and it is quite possible that your vehicle may be involved. The recall is over concerns that some Takata-brand airbags have a defect that can cause shrapnel
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