by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Apr 17, 2014 | Distracted Driving
Smartphone Apps Help Drivers Stay Focused Distracted driving is a major hazard on the road. In 2012, more than 421,000 people were hurt in traffic collisions caused by drivers who were distracted – often by the use of mobile technology. In response, a number of...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Apr 7, 2014 | Distracted Driving
Teen Driving Behavior Shows Poor Understanding of Risk Teens say they are aware of the dangers of texting or drinking while driving. But what they do behind the wheel tells a different story. A recent survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Mar 31, 2014 | Distracted Driving
Summit Explores Distracted Driving and Technology With distracted driving accidents claiming more than 3,300 lives in 2012, congressional leaders and transportation experts are seeking vehicle safety solutions for our interconnected, 24/7 world. In February, U.S....
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 17, 2014 | Car Accident, Distracted Driving
AAA Survey: Adult Drivers Use the Phone More Than Teen Drivers Adults are more likely to engage in distracting activities such as texting than novice drivers, according to a survey by the American Automobile Association. Two-thirds of drivers who completed the AAA...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jan 15, 2014 | Car Accident, Distracted Driving
Oklahoma Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Texting while Driving Oklahoma State Senator Susan Paddack has filed a bill to ban texting and driving in hopes of preventing car accidents throughout the state. Although Oklahoma already has distracted driving laws, Paddack wants to...
by Burch, George & Germany, P.C. | Jun 20, 2013 | Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Causes Preventable Accidents in Oklahoma and Across U.S. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, according to research by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, At 55 miles per hour, that is the...
