Distracted driving in Delaware: dangerous and unlawful
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Cell phones have been ubiquitous for years now. However, the extremely popular “smartphones” have provided Delaware residents with seemingly endless ways to be in touch and stay entertained. While these devices can be extremely helpful for both one’s personal and professional lives, they can be dangerous, even deadly, when one uses it while behind the
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How can Delaware drivers prepare for winter roads?
Friday, 03 February 2017
Being stranded in the snow after an auto accident is not something any Delaware resident wants to do. However, like countless car accidents themselves, many local residents find themselves literally stuck in a situation they did not anticipate this time of year. Fortunately, there are several steps drivers can take to ensure that if they
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All-wheel drive does not protect against all car accidents
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Many residents of Delaware enjoy the benefits of sport utility vehicles, also known as SUVs. These popular vehicles often provide ample interior room, as well as other benefits, such as all-wheel drive, sometimes known as four-wheel drive or 4×4. In general, all-wheel drive provides better handling in ice and snow during the long winters that
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Legal help after a texting and driving accident
Friday, 11 November 2016
Nowadays, we’ve all heard the dangers of texting and driving. It seems fairly obvious that the simple act of reading or sending a text message is incredibly dangerous when driving, but some just don’t get it. We see them every day: heads down, staring at their phones while driving, oblivious to what’s going on around
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What causes the most wrecks in Delaware?
Friday, 28 October 2016
Throughout any given year, there are often numerous deadly auto accidents within the state of Delaware. What causes most of these fatal wrecks? As many might expect, both alcohol and speed tend to be huge contributing factors to car accidents in the state. Those who have been affected by such wrecks may get help from
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Will self-driving cars still cause car accidents?
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Many people in Wilmington work in the tech industry in some form or another. Even if one works in a completely unrelated field, it’s hard not to notice all of the technological advancements that seem to be taking place every day. When it comes to automobile safety and avoidance of car accidents, though, some technological
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The police can only do so much after a car accident
Friday, 09 September 2016
If a person is in the midst of a serious emergency, such as a car accident, that person is likely to reach out to authorities for help. After all, when a Wilmington resident needs immediate assistance, the authorities are often the ones who can help right away. Afterwards, though, a car accident victim may need
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Nighttime driving and teens’ car accident risks
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
In the middle of summer, it’s not unusual for teenagers to be staying up later, socializing more with friends and driving more during the nighttime hours. Driving after the sun goes down, though, is something that even experienced drivers know brings a special set of challenges. For inexperienced drivers, though, the darkness can be quite
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Avoiding car accidents during motorcycle safety month
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Countless residents of Delaware are likely gearing-up for the summer months ahead. Whether they are college students getting out of school or workers preparing for long-awaited vacations, summer brings ample time to hit the road. Some may be breaking out their motorcycles for the first time this year, which is why May is a
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Spring and summer car accident avoidance in work zones
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
With the weather growing warmer every day, construction projects which have been dormant all winter are likely to spring to life again soon, if they haven’t already. With increased construction and road maintenance comes an increase in work zones which local Delaware drivers must navigate with care. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for various types of
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