Drivers today are more distracted than ever. Some are busy texting away on their cell phones while others are lost in conversation with their passengers. Despite what form of distraction a driver allows themselves to engage in, either way, they contribute to making the roadway a more dangerous place to be. And regardless of the number of wrecks that occur, many motorists continue to engage in distracted driving simply because they haven’t yet gotten into an accident themselves.  Read more

One thing about car wrecks is that while you can take precautionary measures to avoid from engaging in one, you can’t prevent all from occurring which is why drivers and pedestrians must always be vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Read more

With so many factors contributing to car accidents today, it is essential that all parents discuss with their teen strategies on how to improve their driving and why they should always be cautious and careful when behind the wheel of a vehicle. In recent news, Fox 59 reported that a teen girl was killed in a car accident after her vehicle “crossed the centerline while traveling southbound on SR 109 near Gilmore Rd.” She crashed into another vehicle traveling in the northbound direction and was pronounced dead at the scene.” Read more

One Indiana family is hoping lawmakers will toughen their distracted driving laws after losing their nine-year-old son to an accident caused by a driver who was on his cell phone. According to WTHR, the Scherers had been traveling on a highway in Florida about two years ago when a driver approaching from behind rear-ended their vehicle causing them to crash into the vehicle in front of them. The driver who hit them from behind had been traveling at speeds in excess of 90 mph. Read more