Appleton distracted driver accident attorneys Archives

How Do the Laws in Wisconsin Affect Distracted Driving Accidents?

Distracted driving poses a great threat to users of American roadways, especially with the prevalent use of cell phones and other mobile devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2018, distracted driving was involved in almost 3,000 fatalities throughout the United States, but due to the challenge of identifying distracted driving, the actual number could be significantly higher. In an effort to decrease the number of car [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:16:02+00:00August 21, 2020|Distracted Driving|

Can I Seek Compensation for Injuries in a Distracted Driving Accident?

Distracted driving is one of the biggest health and safety concerns that affects people throughout the United States. A person may commit distracted driving if they operate a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity. This could be as simple as adjusting a car radio, changing air conditioning settings, or eating or drinking while driving. However, the most common form of distracted driving is cell phone use. These distractions can [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:15+00:00April 21, 2020|Distracted Driving|

Audi Takes Aim at Distracted Driving with New Technology

Distracted driving causes an estimated nine deaths each day and at least 1, 000 injuries, yet drivers continue to use their cell phones while behind the wheel. The car manufacturer, Audi, is trying to combat those statistics with a new type of technology. Learn more about their efforts, discover what rights you may have if a distracted driver injures you or someone you love, and obtain information on how an [...]

admin2017-12-21T09:54:00+00:00December 21, 2017|Distracted Driving|

New Law in California Takes a Heavy-Handed Approach to Distracted Driving

Traffic deaths have increased sharply, drastically, and quickly over the past half-century. Much of the increase can be traced back to cell phone use behind the wheel. Even more concerning is that the rate continues to rise, despite the numerous campaigns, laws, and initiatives. The problem is not that drivers fail to recognize the risk. In fact, studies reveal that most drivers do know that cell phone use is unsafe. [...]

admin2017-01-20T05:25:47+00:00January 20, 2017|Distracted Driving|

Tennessee is Taking a Heavy-Handed Approach to Texting and Driving

The average text takes about five seconds to create and send. If traveling at 55 miles per hour in a vehicle, that means your eyes have been off the road long enough to travel the length of a football field. Of course, since your eyes are not on the road, that is like driving through the field blindfolded. If you imagine an obstacle course on that field, it is not [...]

admin2016-11-02T09:09:00+00:00November 2, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Tennessee is Taking a Heavy-Handed Approach to Texting and Driving

The average text takes about five seconds to create and send. If traveling at 55 miles per hour in a vehicle, that means your eyes have been off the road long enough to travel the length of a football field. Of course, since your eyes are not on the road, that is like driving through the field blindfolded. If you imagine an obstacle course on that field, it is not [...]

admin2016-11-02T09:09:00+00:00November 2, 2016|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Could the Distracted Driving Problem in America Be Solved with Reward Instead of Punishment?

While most states have taken a punishment approach to handling the problem of distracted driving, some app developers have decided a reward approach may be more effective. One in particular, “Down for the Count, ” is enticing teens with iTunes gift cards. And, according to an Arizona news report, it seems to be working. Could this be the answer to the distracted driving in America? About the App Developed in [...]

admin2016-07-15T08:21:00+00:00July 15, 2016|Distracted Driving|