Despite laws prohibiting Hoosiers from using their phones while driving, distracted driving accidents related to cell phone use are all too common in Indiana. Texting, talking, and using social media on your phone are all activities that become downright dangerous when you’re in the driver’s seat. Of course, there are other forms of distracted driving […]
Distracted Driving Puts Everyone at Risk
The National Safety Council estimates that eight people die and hundreds of others are injured each day in automobile accidents related to distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder that being distracted while driving puts everyone at risk. Three Major Types of Distractions There are three major types of […]
Driving While Using a Cellphone: Against the Law in Indiana
In March 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1070 into law. The law is intended to address distracted driving associated with cell phone use. It will go into effect on July 1, 2020. Cell Phone Use Law for Indiana Drivers The law bans drivers from using or holding a mobile phone while operating […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, the crash was caused by driver error. These included recognition errors, decision errors, and performance […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it could become a problem for yourself and others. According to the CDC, sleep insufficiency could cause: Automobile accidents Workplace accidents Medical errors Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and depression Increase cancer risk Reduced productivity Needless to say, getting a good night’s sleep is important. But many Americans […]
