The police can only do so much after a car accident
Friday, 09 September 2016
If a person is in the midst of a serious emergency, such as a car accident, that person is likely to reach out to authorities for help. After all, when a Wilmington resident needs immediate assistance, the authorities are often the ones who can help right away. Afterwards, though, a car accident victim may need
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Nighttime driving and teens’ car accident risks
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
In the middle of summer, it’s not unusual for teenagers to be staying up later, socializing more with friends and driving more during the nighttime hours. Driving after the sun goes down, though, is something that even experienced drivers know brings a special set of challenges. For inexperienced drivers, though, the darkness can be quite
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Avoiding car accidents during motorcycle safety month
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Countless residents of Delaware are likely gearing-up for the summer months ahead. Whether they are college students getting out of school or workers preparing for long-awaited vacations, summer brings ample time to hit the road. Some may be breaking out their motorcycles for the first time this year, which is why May is a
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Spring and summer car accident avoidance in work zones
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
With the weather growing warmer every day, construction projects which have been dormant all winter are likely to spring to life again soon, if they haven’t already. With increased construction and road maintenance comes an increase in work zones which local Delaware drivers must navigate with care. Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for various types of
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Suspected DUI at Delaware toll plaza injures four
Friday, 01 April 2016
Most drivers have been in the following situation: You’re approaching a toll plaza, some drivers are speeding up, some are slowing down, some don’t know where to go, and some are aggressively jockeying for position. When entering or leaving one of Delaware’s many toll plazas, it can pay to be extra careful. However, there are
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Former Delaware Representative killed in car accident
Friday, 05 February 2016
One of the most disheartening things about car and pedestrian accidents is that they can happen in the most unexpected places, at the most unexpected times and to the most unexpected people. While people generally expect fender-benders and spinouts on Delaware’s icy winter roads, most probably don’t anticipate they could be struck by a car
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What if both drivers play a role in a car accident?
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
After most types of car accidents, the victims often ask themselves: was the collision my fault in any way? This is both natural and understandable, as determining what, exactly, caused certain car accidents can have both legal and financial implications in Delaware. After a victim has sought medical treatment, he or she often needs to
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Driverless cars involved in more car accidents, study finds
Thursday, 31 December 2015
Is it possible to have a world without car accidents? Most likely, car accidents will never be completely eradicated. However, driver safety awareness as well as technological advances certainly have the potential to decrease the number of accidents plaguing Delaware’s roadways. Some local motorists may have heard about Google’s driverless cars, vehicles which can operate
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Unsecured mattress causes auto accident in Delaware
Friday, 18 December 2015
Most local Delaware commuters have probably encountered the following situation: driving down the highway, being stuck behind a vehicle loaded with contents that do not appear to be securely fastened down. This type of driving scenario can be very unsettling, especially if one cannot switch lanes and move away from the potentially dangerous contents of
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Suspected drunk driver plows into DSU crowd
Friday, 06 November 2015
This time of year, students around the country are celebrating a variety of things, from the festive fall season to the homecomings at their schools. Unfortunately, tragedy sometimes strikes at what are supposed to be the happiest of occasions. Recently in Oklahoma, people were injured after a car plowed into a crowd of people gathered
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