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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We’re here for you when your insurer acts in bad faith
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
There is nothing more aggravating than paying insurance premiums year after year and then having your claim denied when you finally need your insurer to be there for you. Sadly, this is a situation that happens a lot. But that doesn’t mean it should be tolerated. State law in Delaware requires insurance companies to meet
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Delaware law enforcement to launch distracted driving campaign
Thursday, 02 April 2015
Delaware law enforcement is joining national efforts to combat distracted driving in April as part of Distracted Driving Awareness month. Various state law enforcement agencies will be participating in the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign from April 10 to 15, 2015. They also plan to expand the campaign from April 23-27. The high-visibility
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How to deal with aggressive drivers
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Many people get frustrated while driving, especially if they live and drive in areas that are heavily populated. However, there is a big difference between being a driver who gets frustrated behind the wheel and an aggressive driver. We have all had experience with an aggressive driver or “road rage.” An aggressive driver gets so
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Hit by a commercial vehicle in Delaware?
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Commercial vehicles make up a large percentage of the cars, trucks, vans, and buses on our roadways, and they are involved in many of the accidents that occur. If you have been injured in an accident involving a commercial vehicle — such as a taxi cab, utility truck or delivery van — you may be
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