Distracted Driving? Which Behaviors Are The Most Deadly?
It has long been known that drivers increase their risk of a crash when driving distracted. Now, thanks to research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, we know exactly how much of a risk drivers are taking. According to the research, drivers double the likelihood they will crash when they choose to engage in distracting
Read MoreTop 7 Misconceptions About Personal Injury Lawyers
You got into a crash, you’re hurt, your car is wrecked – what now? Your insurance company is giving you a hard time. Call a lawyer! Oh, I don’t know a lawyer. Injury lawyers are all the same. False. Although all injury lawyers have a law degree (presumably – lol), there are big differences in
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Be Safe on the Most Dangerous Day of the Year
While many people associate holidays like New Years and Cinco De Mayo with heavy drinking and dangerous roads, rarely do images of anything other than fireworks and backyard barbecues pop into your mind when they think of the Fourth of July. However, based on research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, July 4th Weekend
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Hundreds Are Killed In Parking Lot Crashes Annually
In recent years, parking lot crashes have continued to be a significant concern. According to the National Safety Council, tens of thousands of individuals, whether they are drivers or pedestrians, are injured or even killed in parking lot accidents annually. These accidents often occur while drivers are distracted, backing out of spaces, or navigating through
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Where is the Deadliest Highway in America?
- By: David J. Zappitell
- Zappitell Law Firm
- May 8
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Geotab, a global fleet management company, recently released a study outlining the 50 most dangerous highways in the United States. Of the 50 highways listed, 4 out of the top 5 highways are in Florida! Geotab analyzed ten years worth of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raw accident data, looking specifically for road fatalities
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