As a Delaware motorist, you may be familiar with navigating the roadways during the day. Once the sun sets, however, increased dangers may also increase your risk of becoming involved in a serious car accident. According to AAA, you are three times more likely to die...
Auto Accidents
4 categories of dangerous distracted driving
Distracted driving is a problem in Delaware and across the country. In fact, according to Insurance Zebra, approximately nine people die in automobile crashes involving a distracted driver every single day in the United States. Furthermore, in any given day, more than...
Are some auto accidents an act of violence?
When a car crashes into another vehicle or strikes a pedestrian or cyclist, people often refer to the incident as an accident. Most collisions are accidental, but the things drivers do that cause crashes are often intentional, such as texting, speeding or driving...
Safety features in vehicles could be causing more auto accidents
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why are car accidents more common now that ever before?
Cars are safer than ever before, and the increase of certain in-car features, such as automatic braking, has made it possible for vehicles to keep people safe when they make mistakes. Despite technology and safer, better built vehicles, car accidents are still...

