Many newer vehicles now come with features that are intended to help drivers stay safe and lower the chance of a collision. Automatic braking systems and other driver-assist features are tools that are supposed to make the road safer, but in reality, they could be...
Year: 2019
Be especially careful at Delaware intersections
If you've been a licensed driver in Delaware for some time, certain driving maneuvers may come easy to you. This might seem like a good thing; however, there's a downside. When you get used to driving, some tasks behind the wheel become more like habits, which means...
Auto accidents caused by distraction: Is it getting worse?
A driver's sole responsibility is to keep the focus on the task at hand. Drivers who are distracted are significantly more likely to be in auto accidents that leave others injured or killed. Mostly because of phones and technology, such as in-car features, distracted...
Preventing auto accidents caused by sleepy drivers
When a person is behind the wheel, his or her main priority is to focus on the road and stay vigilant to potential hazards. This can be difficult to do when the driver is sleepy. Fatigued drivers can cause auto accidents, yet many people overlook the danger associated...
What are the signs of an unsafe nursing home?
Conditions in nursing homes continue to be a serious problem across the country. Besides sub-standard care and neglect shown to the patients, there have been incidents of deteriorating living areas. When it comes to neglect in nursing homes, it can be in the forms of...
What to do after an accident at work in Delaware
Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state. If your job is primarily in one state like Delaware, it is in your best interests to know the laws specific to that state. The basics of workers’ comp are pretty simple: You are employed to do a job, you are injured...
Workers’ compensation for workers experiencing hearing loss
Depending on the nature of a person's job, he or she may face certain risks when at work. Sometimes, this is the risk of an accident or other things that may cause a physical injury. In other cases, it may be the risk of becoming ill due to occupational exposure....
Fatal car accidents on the rise in Delaware
Recent statistics regarding traffic collisions in Delaware indicate that the number of these events, specifically those involving a fatality, are on the rise. Law enforcement has recently said that fatal car accidents across the state are increasing. While there are...
Nursing home neglect causes physical and emotional injuries
Realizing that it is time to place a loved one in a nursing home is hard. You and your family might have tried to care for a parent or grandparent at home for as long as possible, but you could not provide the specialized care that he or she needed. You probably took...
Distracted pedestrians can increase the chance of auto accidents
When a person is not paying attention to the road while he or she is behind the wheel, it can make it more likely that he or she will be in a car accident. The same principle applies to pedestrians who are distracted while walking. Any time a person is looking at...