Driving is a daily activity for many, but it comes with its own set of risks. While we often don’t give it a second thought, our safety on the road is influenced by a variety of factors — the condition of our vehicle, the behavior of other drivers, weather conditions,…
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Pokemon Go Car Accident Results in Personal Injury
By now, most people have heard about Pokemon Go. This smartphone app which just became available for download recently allows users to walk around the real world while hold their phones and looking for game characters. Not only has the new app already become hugely popular, it has resulted in…
Checking Facebook While You Drive? Better Check Your Insurance Rates.
Your smartphone contains all kinds of juicy data – from where you eat to what your hobbies are to what your plans are next week and who you talk to most. Now, your insurance companies want to be able to access your information to determine how well you drive. More…
MIT Helps Develop Safe Driving App
There is no question that smart phones have changed many aspects of our daily lives. The days of waiting to get a land line to check your messages, and having to coordinate everything ahead of time are over. We can now look up anything at the touch of a button…
“Doggie Distraction”: Why Unrestrained Pets in the Car is a Deadly Decision
Americans love their pets. Dogs are among the most popular pet with some 78 million canines residing in 46 million homes in the U.S., according to the American Pet Products Association. One AAA survey revealed nearly 60 percent of respondents had driven with their dog in the vehicle at some…