As we mentioned on Monday, one study presented at the recent Lifesavers Conference held here in Orlando found that drivers using phones are four times more likely to get into a crash—regardless of whether the phone is hands-free or handheld. In a Consumer Reports article published on June 14, 2012, hands-free devices were one of […]
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Productivity Guru Demonstrates How ‘Multitasking Makes You Stupid’
Doug / 06-29-2012 / Auto Accidents
We posted a video on Monday that discussed the myth of multitasking, but the video above featuring productivity trainer Jan Wencel actually puts a viewer’s multitasking ability to the test. Her company, Life Contained, runs a workshop entitled “Multitasking Makes You Stupid.” Wencel notes that in these workshops, “we often have students who not only […]
Multitasking is a Myth, But the Consequences are Real
Doug / 06-25-2012 / Auto Accidents
David Teater is the senior director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council (NSC), the nonprofit organization dedicated to accident prevention and promoting health issues. As we mentioned last week, the NSC has designated June as National Safety Month, and this final week has been dedicated specifically to driving safety. We have posted videos […]
Miami Jury Awards $8.8 Million To Car Accident Victim’s Family
Doug / 12-30-2011 / Auto Accidents
A jury in Miami ruled in favor of the family of a victim in a car accident who was killed by a distracted driver, according to The Huffington Post. Myriam del Socorro Lopez died in the accident, caused by a distracted driver who was speeding and swerving, 17-year-old Luis Cruz-Govin. The Miami-Dade jury awarded the […]
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