Category Archives: Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: How You Can Help Decrease Bradenton Distracted Driving Accident Risks
With so much competing for our attention today, maintaining focus on any one thing can prove challenging. Unfortunately, this can have disastrous consequences when behind the wheel. In honor of Distracted Driving Month, our Bradenton distracted driving accident lawyer wants you to be aware of the potential dangers and how to reduce the risks…. Read More »
Holiday Distractions Increase Bradenton Car Accident Risks
It is easy to get distracted during the holidays. The sights and sounds of the season, the demands of your job, shopping for gifts, and long to-do lists all compete for your attention. However, lack of concentration and not focusing on specific tasks at hand poses significant risks, particularly when behind the wheel. Our… Read More »
Distracted Parents: Putting Child Safety First
Parents today have numerous demands on their time. Between work, social life, and other family obligations, it is easy for parents to get distracted and not provide the level of attention children deserve. This can impact your child’s behaviors and has tragic consequences behind the wheel. Distracted driving is a leading cause of car… Read More »
Distractions Other than Cell Phones that Increase Car Accident Risks
Most of us are aware of the dangers associated with driving while distracted. It is a well known fact that taking your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel for even a few seconds can significantly increase your car accident risks. However, what many people fail to realize is that there… Read More »
Five Common Behaviors that Put Teen Drivers at Risk
For parents, the day their teenager gets their license can be filled with conflicting emotions. On the one hand, it allows them greater freedom and eliminates the need for you to act as a chauffeur, driving them to and from school or other activities. At the same time, driving is a major responsibility and… Read More »
Raising Awareness During Distracted Driving Month In April
While multitasking may be an efficient and effective way of eliminating tasks off your to do list, there are certain situations which demand your complete attention. Anytime you are driving, it is important to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel at all times. Not doing so increases your… Read More »
Controversy Over Bill that Could Help Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents and injuries, cell phone use has been identified as a particular area of concern. While drivers in Florida are prohibited from texting behind the wheel, it is not a primary offense and the penalties are relatively minor. A bill was introduced that sought… Read More »
Put it Down: Florida’s Campaign to Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents
Florida leads the nation when it comes to distracted driving accidents, and law enforcement officials have gotten aggressive in their efforts to raise awareness of the potential dangers. While most people are familiar with the fact that texting or using cellphones behind the wheel makes car accidents and injuries more likely to occur, there… Read More »
Safety Officials Use Social Media To Call Attention To Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has long been identified as a problem on U.S. roads, and is one of the leading causes of car accidents and injuries. While the majority of states, including Florida, have cracked down on using cellphones and other handheld devices behind the wheel, many people continue to engage in texting, email, taking photos,… Read More »
