A recent distracted driving survey by Volvo provides concerning results for those who are concerned about the safety of our streets and highways. The Swedish manufacturer Volvo recently commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct a survey on safety here in the United States. The results were stunning, to say the least. According to the study … Continued
It is an extremely busy time of year for all of us. There are parties and get togethers with family and friends, as well as extra errands and holiday shopping to complete. The holiday season contributes to injury accidents which result from distracted drivers. The first thing you should do when you get into your … Continued
Is it possible to prove the driver who caused the accident was texting or distracted by cell phone use? The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has warned the use of a cell phone and/or texting while driving is much more dangerous than driving under the influence. In Kentucky, texting while driving is illegal. Statistics … Continued
Would you pass a distracted driving test? The Washington Post recently sent a reporter for a distracted driving test with researchers from the American Automobile Association. The simulated “road test” was conducted in a large parking lot in Maryland to evaluate the safety of various navigation systems and “infotainment” screens installed in the dashboard of … Continued
Hands free devices do not eliminate injury car accidents resulting from distracted driving in Louisville. Forbes recently reported a public opinion poll which showed 80 percent of respondents erroneously believed hands-free mobile devices were safer than using a hand held device while driving. The article cited more than 30 other studies which reached the same … Continued
Distracted truck drivers have caused hundreds of accidents in Kentucky resulting in injuries and loss of life. According to Collision Data provided by the Kentucky State Police, there have been hundreds of truck accidents in Kentucky over the past two years, which involve distracted driving. Over 75% of these accidents involved a commercial truck. The … Continued
One of the leading causes of injury accidents in Louisville and across Kentucky is distracted driving. It is important to think about how to avoid an injury accident due to distracted driving and the specific steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. The most common causes of distracted driving are cell phone … Continued
The Lexington Herald Leader ran a follow-up story to a tragedy it reported on in March. A cell phone resulted in a distracted driving fatality. The collision occurred in Florence, Kentucky. The driver looked down to plug in her cell phone when she collided with a grandfather and five others. The elderly man and two … Continued
Were you or someone you love injured in a car accident by a distracted driver? Cell phone use is one of the most common forms of driver distraction. Texting is one of the most dangerous things a person can do while driving a car. Normally it takes almost 5 seconds to pick up a cell … Continued
Helping Clients Injured by Distracted Drivers Car accidents don’t happen in a vacuum. In most cases, the negligence or recklessness of another driver may have set off a chain of events culminating in a tragic collision. As an accident victim, you deserve answers about what happened and why. Car Accidents Caused By Distracted Drivers Distracted … Continued
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