Distracted Driving Accidents

What Are the Three Main Categories of Distracted Driving?

As of 2020, there were well over 275 million registered vehicles in the United States. Since the U.S. had an adult population of 258.3 million in 2020, there was more than one registered vehicle for every person 18 or older, highlighting the prevalence of motor vehicles in the United States. Although vehicles are necessary for …

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What is the Definition of Distracted Driving?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving is defined as “doing another activity that takes the driver’s attention away from driving.” The CDC further explains that “distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash.” Despite technology allowing for safer cars, distracted driving is still a serious cause …

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What Happens if Someone Is Driving My Car and Gets in an Accident?

Car insurance is a financial safety net. It protects you from incurring the total cost of repairs if your vehicle is damaged in an accident. Your car insurance may also cover legal and medical expenses for yourself or others injured in the accident. You must understand your insurance options and how to protect your financial …

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Driving Safely With Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know

According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine¹, insulin-treated diabetics do not have a significantly higher motor vehicle accident risk than the general population. However, not all diabetics follow treatment plans or even know they have diabetes, leading to dangerous driving situations. Here’s what you should know about driving safely with diabetes. …

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Distracted Driving Statistics 2021

Distracted driving continues to be a leading cause of car accidents. How serious is the problem of distracted drivers? Our Miami car accident attorneys have compiled these distracted driving statistics to help you understand its impact on the roads. What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is operating a motor vehicle without giving sufficient attention and …

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Multitasking While Driving

Multitasking while driving is something that most of us admit to doing. It can be tempting to read a document, fix your hair, or even enjoy that cheeseburger while you’re behind the wheel. But driving while multitasking is dangerous. When you take your complete concentration off the roads, the risk of an accident drastically increases. …

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Explaining The Risk of Unsafe Driving Practices

Explaining The Risk Of Passing Lane Driving The Left Lane is for Passing Different lanes on the highway are in place for different reasons. The far-right lane is used for merging traffic, for motorists to prepare to leave the highway and for drivers who are moving slowly. The middle lanes are for those who are …

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Negligent Driving in Car Accident Cases

Most car accidents are caused by negligence, or the driver’s failure to maintain a certain level of alertness while operating a vehicle. Negligence is one of the most common causes of car accidents that injure other motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists. First, your attorney will need to figure out the cause of the accident and who is responsible. …

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