Tag Archives: car accidents
Due to COVID-19, Some Police Departments Not Responding to Minor Auto Accident Calls
Police officers and other first responders face increased risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed nearly every facet of our lives. As stay at home orders in many states and cities require non-essential businesses to shut down or cut back on hours in operation, measures are also being taken to protect law enforcement […]
What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing refunds to policyholders. People who are stuck at home and facing financial distress might be tempted to cancel or suspend their coverage. However, if an […]
Light Up 2017: The Dangers of Walking in The Dark
The New Year…2017 is here, and with it, the hopes that we have lower accident rates, vehicular injuries and deaths, and fewer road-related accidents. Before the end of 2016 though, two accidents happened over the course of 48 hours that claimed the life of one pedestrian and left another seriously injured. The two accidents, while […]
Gotta Catch ‘Em All: How Pokémon Go Is Affecting Our Roadways
Pokémon Go, a recent game released for mobile devices, is a huge hit with people of all ages. Essentially, “catching” and collecting the various characters is the point of the game, but unlike traditional games, this app is a sort of “alternate reality” where the characters are found within your actual surroundings. While this might […]
Nighttime Pedestrian: How To Stay Safe When Walking in The Dark
Polk County has had its fair share of vehicle-related deaths recently, but one struck the residents of Lakeland, FL harder than the others. On Monday, May 2nd, 17-year old Kalen Kirk was tragically killed when crossing the street to catch his bus for the morning trek to George Jenkins High School. Kirk was the son […]
Texting and Driving Is Worse Than Drinking and Driving
A study confirms that texting while driving is one of the most dangerous cell phone tasks. Car and Driver Magazine conducted an experiment which showed that the reaction time of a driver attempting to brake is worse while sending and reading text messages than that of a driver impaired by alcohol. According to the article, one […]
