When it comes to distracted driving, cellphones get most of the blame. However, according to a new study, text appearing on dashboards also contributes to the problem. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New England University Transportation...
Distracted driving is a growing problem among our nation’s teens. In fact, about 40 percent of teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cellphone in a way that was dangerous. That’s why AT&T has asked all drivers to take the “It Can Wait” or “No...
According to a new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving caused nearly 10 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in 2010. The report studied all traffic accidents that year, and analyzed how distracted driving influenced...
If you’re the parent of a teenage driver, chances are you’re worried about the decisions your teen is making behind the wheel. But according to a survey commissioned by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions, you might be the cause of your teen’s...
Stuart, FL, September 14, 2012 — Florida car accident lawyer Philip DeBerard, III, today encouraged employers across the state to follow the lead of other companies that have adopted policies that prohibit employees from texting while driving. “Adopting work rules to...
Last spring, we wrote about the defeat of Florida’s distracted driving bill. Now some local employers are taking matters into their own hands. Walt Disney World and Orange County have already enacted policies that prohibit their employees from texting behind the wheel...
