In a move possibly inspired by neighboring state Georgia, Alabama is considering the same type of distracted driving law implemented in July for the entire state of Georgia. This law made it illegal for drivers to hold their phone, GPS, tablet, or any device while driving—or even while the driver is ... [Read More]
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What do I do if I have been injured in a texting and driving accident?
If you've been injured in an auto accident and you believe texting and driving is involved, one of the things you want to do is speak to the investigating officer. Let him or her know that you think that the other driver may have been texting. The officer then can speak to the at‑fault driver, ... [Read More]
Distracted Walking Is a Danger to Pedestrians
Cell phones are a marvel of technology that offers the opportunity to be connected at nearly any time and in nearly any place. Just because they offer this opportunity, however, doesn’t mean that we should necessarily take it. In recent years, there has been a fair amount of public backlash over ... [Read More]
Don’t Want to Crash? Don’t Drive Distracted, Study Says
If you don’t want to crash, a new study says, don’t drive distracted. “Ok,” you think. “I’m safe. I know that distracted driving is extremely dangerous, so I don’t text while I’m driving.” Did you know, however, that the study—published in the New England Journal of Medicine—found that almost ... [Read More]
Should Alabama ban cellphone use when driving?
In 2011, 3,331 Americans were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver, up from 3,267 in 2010. 387,000 people were also injured in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2011, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. For ... [Read More]
Tips for Safe Summer Driving
Summer is the time for fun: warm weather, vacation time, and family trips. Unfortunately, summer is also the time for car accidents, as greater numbers of drivers take to the road. Before you and your file pile into your car, truck, or SUV, it’s important to keep safety in mind. The National ... [Read More]