Driving while under the influence poses an obvious danger, but another threat to safe driving exists: distracted driving. Distracted driving occurs when a driver’s attention is focused on something other than the roadway and traffic around him. Lack of attention removes the driver’s ability to recognize and react to dangerous situations, putting his and other lives in danger. Drivers can keep their attention on the road with a few simple changes in behavior such as cell phone use, deep breathing techniques, sleep patterns, and more. [Read more…]

One thing that all individuals involved in an auto accident experience is the confusion associated with the immediate aftermath of the crash. Those individuals who are injured seriously obviously are often incapacitated, but those who are only marginally impacted will still need to have the ability to think and act relatively clearly. There are some specific actions that a party to an auto accident should always follow right after the accident settles, with some acts being common sense and legal requirement, while others may not be so obvious. There are also some distinct laws that impact how individuals should act after an accident as well, including calling authorities and evaluating the physical conditions and injuries of all parties. It is always a good decision to know prior to an accident what immediate steps you will immediately take if being a party to an accident of any kind. [Read more…]