Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving

In this day and age of smart phones, it is extremely easy to succumb to the temptation to text, or simply look at your phone while driving.  Even a quick glance down at your phone can have deadly consequences because it is simply impossible to pay attention to what is happening around you, if your eyes are on your phone.  The reality is no matter if it is a phone, a rambunctious child in the back seat, or a meal you are trying to eat, being distracted can result in you causing, or being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Studies show that teenage drivers are particularly susceptible to being distracted while driving.  Most state laws prohibit teenage drivers from using electronic devices, or phones while driving.  If you have a teenage driver make sure you set strict rules about radio and phone use, and encourage their good habits by modeling your own good habits and caution when you are driving.  The reality is that there is no text, or email that is worth your life, or that of an innocent party that comes into contact with you the distracted driver!  

If you have been injured by a distracted driver in an automobile accident, or hurt on the job, please reach out to our firm so we can put our years of experience to work for you.  Tippens & Zurosky has knowledgeable, experienced attorneys who can fight for your rights if you have been injured on the job, or in an automobile accident in North Carolina, or South Carolina.  Call us toll-free at 877-372-3580, or at 704-343-0018, for a free consultation.  Let us help you!

Stay Safe & Avoid Accidents During Spring Brake

Spring Break…

Although this past winter was rather mild, we are all still looking forward to that first warm Spring day when we can get outside and enjoy a bit of the sun.  It is beginning to stay light longer, and people seem to be more interested in getting out and about to spend more time enjoying school, church, or social activities.  It is easy to become distracted as Spring fever hits full force, and perhaps we find ourselves enjoying the breeze from our open car window, or looking at that beautiful crepe myrtle and don’t pay attention to the car in front of us.  Make sure you are giving yourself plenty of following distance, and have your eyes on the road, and not what is going on in the fields, parking lots, or even the car next to you.

If you are attending a neighborhood block party, or work get together, make sure you are using a designated driver if you are going to be drinking.  Warmer weather and alcohol can be a potentially lethal combination as we stay out later, and possibly consume more than we should at social gatherings.  If you are on the road at night on the weekends during the Spring, you need to be aware that others might not be choosing to act responsibly, and take extra care on the road.

Likewise, if you decide to travel to the beach, or mountains with the kids for Spring Break from school, make sure you give yourself extra time, and are plenty rested before you start the drive.  Be aware of tractor trailers, and other commercial vehicles on the highways and byways with you, and keep your eyes open for distracted, or impaired drivers.  Remember Spring Break can be as hectic as it is fun and relaxing, so be sure to not let yourself be one of those distracted drivers.  

If you get in an auto accident, or are injured on the job in North Carolina, or South Carolina during this time, Tippens & Zurosky is available to serve your auto accident and workers’ compensation needs.  Tippens & Zurosky has represented people involved in auto accidents, or hurt on the job in North Carolina and South Carolina for nearly twenty years.  Let us answer any of your questions regarding any automobile accident, or work-related injury.  Call us toll free at (877) 372-3580, or 704-343-0018 to schedule a consultation so that we may assist you. 

Teen Drivers And Auto Crashes, The Risk Is Real.

Are You Ready for Back to School?

After a hopefully long summer of enjoying time with family, vacations, and beautiful weather, at the end of August most of North Carolina and South Carolina gears up for the dreaded back to school routine.  If you have children, you are going to be back to getting them to school, to their after school activities, and yourself to work.   Even if you don’t have children, you are going to be dealing with extra traffic on the road as thousands and thousands of people are adjusting to new routines both during rush hour and the afternoon commute home.

So do yourself a favor, and leave earlier than normal to ensure that you will not be hurrying and possibly making a bad judgment call that results in you being responsible for an automobile accident.  Also, be aware of school buses as both North Carolina and South Carolina levy heavy points on your drivers’ license if you pass a stopped school bus with its signal lights flashing and caution arm engaged.  Take note of any school bus stops on your commute route, and make a mental note to proceed with extra caution when passing them as they will be filled with children of all ages who may not be paying attention to where they are standing, and what they are doing.

Don’t forget that joining you on the road will be thousands of new, inexperienced drivers who either just got their learners’ permits and are driving with their parents or guardians supervising them, or those teens that just got their drivers’ licenses, and are on the road for the first time all by themselves.  Young drivers can be impulsive, make poor judgments, or simply freeze, or panic when an unexpected traffic circumstance occurs.  It is best to be alert and patient all at the same time.  For example, if you see an obviously teen driver trying to merge into your lane, wave them in and slow down thus avoiding any potential disaster from the get go.  Things usually settle down a little bit once a month or two has passed, and everyone is used to where they are now going.  So keep it safe out there!  The attorneys of Tippens & Zurosky wish you the best for a happy and prosperous new school year.  

Tippens & Zurosky has represented people involved in auto accidents in North Carolina and South Carolina for nearly twenty years.  Let us answer any of your questions regarding any automobile accident.  Call us toll free at (877) 372-3580, or 704-343-0018 to schedule a free consultation so that we may assist you.