Dallas car accident lawyer Amy Witherite who has been recently studying link of auto accidents to the Pokémon Go APP Offers Insight! “Since Pokémon Go was released July 6, 2016, millions of people have become obsessed with the reality game that allows players to use the GPS on their mobile phones to find various creatures collectively known as Pokémon”, says auto accident lawyer Amy Witherite. But for all the fun players are having with this … [Read more...]
1-800-CAR-WRECK: Research Shows Majority of Drivers Engage in Risky Behaviors Behind the Wheel
Dallas personal injury lawyer reports on research findings that show most drivers commonly engage in at least one unsafe act while operating a vehicle. Dallas, TX Research shows that a majority of drivers engage in unsafe behaviors while behind the wheel. Dallas personal injury lawyer Amy Witherite of Eberstein Witherite LLP reports on the findings from the latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that shows that 87 percent of … [Read more...]
1-800-CAR-WRECK: Fatal Accident Rate Declines for Teen Drivers
Dallas auto accident attorney Amy Witherite notes that a recent news article reports that the number of teenage drivers involved in fatal crashes has dropped by more than half over the past decade. According to the report, the number of drivers age 16 to 19 who were involved in fatal crashes in 2013 fell to 2,568 from 5,724 in 2004. That is a 55 percent drop. This encouraging statistic is likely a result of safer vehicles, the age at which … [Read more...]
Houston Car Wreck Lawyer Explains Consequences of Falling Asleep While Driving
Transportation safety advocates have long cautioned drivers about dangerous driving distractions of all kinds. Driving while fatigued is one that has been linked to thousands of accidents each year. According to data from the National Highway Safety Administration an estimated 2.5 percent of fatal crashes are caused as a result of drowsy driving. Recently in Dallas County, a driver that investigators say likely fell asleep at the wheel while … [Read more...]
Texas Auto Accident Attorney Amy K Witherite Discusses App-Based Car Services and Distracted Driving
Dallas auto accident attorney Amy Witherite has written before about the many dangers associated with distracted driving. But, with the recent uptick in app-based car service companies in Texas, Texans may face even more distracted driving problems. Drivers for app-based car service companies have been involved in wrecks. And, tragically, people have been killed in accidents with these drivers. In at least one case, it is disputed whether the … [Read more...]
Failure to Focus a Road Risk Among Teen Drivers
Inattentive driving is a major issue among teens and places the lives of many people at risk every year. Texting and other distractions, like passengers, can easily take a teen's focus off the roads. Inattentive driving is a major cause of concern. Teenage driver accidents are highly linked to this poor behavior behind the wheel. Read the full story on: Teens and Inattentive Driving … [Read more...]
