You may be one of those people who tries to stay off the roads on Friday and Saturday nights in an effort to avoid drunk drivers. Indeed, that can be a safe choice. However, you can also encounter “morning after” drunk drivers and hungover drivers as you run errands,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why are older individuals more likely to get injured in accidents?
People of all ages get involved in car accidents, but they have very different outcomes. Sometimes, this is due to the types of cars they drive or factors outside of their control -- in some cases, it appears to be sheer luck. However, you can also see enough trends...
What are the top reasons for car accidents?
Every time you get in the car, regardless of your driving skills or your record, you’re at risk of getting into an accident. All it takes is one other driver who makes a critical mistake. Defensive driving may help you avoid these crashes, but there is no guaranteed...
Why you need to seek medical care if you’re injured in a crash
Although most people don’t believe it could happen to them, it is possible that you could be involved in a car crash. If you are, the most important thing to do is to get immediate medical attention. It doesn’t matter if you believe your injuries are mild or severe....
Driving while drowsy is a deadly decision
Many people don’t realize just how much being drowsy can impact their ability to drive a vehicle. Most people assume that others on the roadway will operate their vehicles safely, but there are individuals who think that driving when they’re tired isn’t a big deal....
Are you ready for safe driving during the Delaware winter?
Although winter isn't fully here yet, there is no question that the cold season is on its way. The leaves are almost gone, and the sunshine has taken on that dull winter glow as this side of the planet tips away from the sun. Pretty soon, there will be snow on the...
Distracted driving is about more than phone use
Since 2011, the only way to legally use your phone while driving in Delaware has been via a hands-free set. The law aimed to reduce distracted driving. However, people have engaged in other forms of distracted driving since long before the invention of cellphones, and...
How Careful Should You Be When Talking To Your Auto Insurer?
After you’ve been in a car accident, one of your first (non-emergency) thoughts is probably to call your insurance company. This is important, of course, because you are typically required to report accidents to your insurer as well as filing a police report. But...
Distracted driving can lead to danger on the road
When a driver doesn’t give the road their undivided attention, the road can be a deathly place to be. Every year, fatal distracted driving accidents happen. In fact, 8% of all deaths caused by car accidents in 2018 involved a distracted driver. In other words, nearly...