Texting and driving is something that anyone can do, from a 16-year-old who just got their license to an 80-year-old who has been driving for decades. It is always dangerous and should always be avoided, regardless of age, experience or any other factors.That said,...
Month: October 2020
Can your brain trick you into drunk driving?
Many people head to the bar or to a party, telling themselves that they won't drive drunk. They'll either keep their drinking under control or, if they don't, they'll call an Uber.Then, inevitably, many of them decide that it's safe to drive home when it's really not....
Does a motorcycle helmet really help protect riders from injury?
One common refrain that motorcyclists often hear is that wearing a helmet can protect them from injury. Motorcycles lack a lot of the inherent protections of a car, and their bodies are likely to hit the ground or a vehicle in a crash. Therefore, the helmet is their...
How common do you think car accidents really are?
You can check your local news any day of the week and find stories about car accidents in your area. Some are major, some are minor. But it definitely feels like they happen often.On the other hand, though, do you always feel like they happen to someone else? Maybe...
Why work with an attorney when making an insurance claim?
You never expected to be the victim of a car crash, but now that you have serious injuries from one, you know that you need to take steps to move forward with a claim. You have many medical bills and financial losses to take care of.While you know that you can call...
Does texting etiquette lead to car accidents?
Texting etiquette really seems to depend on who you ask. This can cause stress between people when they look at it very differently.That said, researchers have noticed that people tend to think a lot about just how fast they should respond. Some reports have indicated...