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October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month in Delaware Pedestrian accidents that result in serious injuries or fatalities remain a serious problem in Delaware. That's one reason the State of Delaware has designated October as "Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month." "The state of Delaware is committed to reducing and eliminating pedestrian fatalities through public education programs, safety...

Too many people are being injured and killed on our roadways. Car accident fatalities for the first half of this year in Delaware increased by 43 percent, according to a recent nationwide analysis of fatal car accidents conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). "We must not become complacent," Mark Chung, executive vice president of...

The rear-end collision is one of the most common types of crashes that injure people on Delaware roadways. This type of car accident is serious but often downplayed by insurance companies looking to save money and pay crash victims as little as possible. People hurt in rear-end accidents must protect their health and legal rights....

The shoulder is a complex joint that is critical for the full function of your arms. As a result, any shoulder injury has the potential to be painful and debilitating. In a car accident, you are at risk of suffering a shoulder injury due to the force of impact. If not addressed promptly, a shoulder...

Over the last two years, fatal car accidents have skyrocketed in Delaware and across the U.S. A surge in fatal car accidents killed nearly 43,000 people in 2021, according to a new federal estimate. The deadly trend is being described as a "crisis" by top traffic and safety officials. After about 30 years of declining...

Eye injuries can be both painful and debilitating Serious car accidents in Delaware often cause severe injuries. And among some of the most serious injuries sustained in car crashes are eye injuries. Suddenly, you or a loved one might have blurred vision due to a head injury caused by a rear-end accident on I-95 or...

Turning SUVs pose a huge risk to pedestrians and bicyclists SUVs, pickup trucks, and other large passenger vehicles cause more pedestrian accidents while turning at intersections, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In Delaware and throughout the U.S., far too many people are severely injured or die...

When it's dark, automatic emergency braking systems have limitations Pedestrian crash avoidance systems seem to have a large blind spot when it comes to preventing accidents - the dark. According to a new study on automatic emergency braking, AEB systems significantly reduce the number of pedestrian accidents during the daytime. They have virtually no effect,...

Nobody expects to get hurt when they are simply out walking. But pedestrians have no protection if a negligent driver hits them with a vehicle while they are walking down the side of the road or crossing the street. Pedestrian accidents that leave people seriously injured or killed happen every year. A study from Car Insurance...

Delaware car accident lawyer explains why touchscreens can be dangerous The dangers of distracted driving have been well documented for many years. Every day, distracted drivers cause serious car accidents. As a result, many states, including Delaware, have laws banning texting while driving and using a handheld cellphone on the road. Most people only focus...