Prom and graduation season are upon us. While it is a time to celebrate, these joyous events often leads to risky behavior among teenagers who don’t think anything bad can happen to them. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and his wife Cindy are here to say —…
Have you ever been driving on the highway when something suddenly falls off the vehicle in front of you? Maybe you had to brake hard or swerve to avoid a collision. We’ve all seen it – a mattress, truck tire, spilled lumber or pallets, even…
Rideshare companies like Lyft have became a popular alternative to traditional taxis, but as their popularity has increased, so have questions about who is liable for an accident with one of their drivers. It was raining during the early morning hours of November 1, 2014,…
The families of a Vermont couple, Jason Timmons and Amanda Murphy, killed when a former Fortune 500 executive crashed his pickup truck into their SUV on a New Hampshire highway have settled wrongful death lawsuits related to the crash. After the December 7, 2013 accident,…
Motorcyclists are put in danger regularly by negligent drivers who violate traffic laws, drive under the influence, or simply “do not see” the riders. This past weekend, in Michigan alone, shows how motorcycle accidents can be fatal for a rider. Battle Creek police said a…
I blog often about the dangers of distracted driving, but some motorists take their habits to the opposite extreme – too courteous or overcautious. They: Drive well-below the posted speed limit especially in inclement weather. Wait for a green light at right-turn-on-red intersections. Let others…
Texting is hardly the only way that drivers lose focus. It may surprise you, but most people fail to recognize that they participate in distracted driving on a regular basis. Your daily cup of coffee can be a significant distraction that can hinder safe, attentive…
In December 6, 2012, Christopher Weigl, a 23-year-old Boston University graduate student, was riding his bicycle in a marked bike lane when a 16-wheel tractor-trailer was making a right turn from the left lane (known as a “right hook turn”) and collided with the young…
The price of gasoline has dropped significantly in the past few months – to the lowest it has been since 2009. Even though gas prices have started their annual springtime migration higher, motorists are still saving money at the pump. That’s a good thing, right?…
Setting our clocks to Daylight Savings Time (DSL) is simple, but adjusting our internal clocks is more difficult. In fact, several studies have shown that “springing forward” causes an increases the number of traffic accidents. Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed 20 years…
It can happen in an instant! Eleven-year-old Jesse Rivera, Jr. is living with the consequences of a seat back failure. He was sitting behind his father in the backseat of his family’s Audi sedan when it was rear-ended in San Antonio, Texas in 2012. The…
Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. Nonetheless, drivers, especially teens and young adults are constantly plugged into technology. According to poll by the American Auto Association (AAA), 94% of teen drivers acknowledge the dangers of texting and driving, but 35% admitted to doing it