Did you know texting and driving is six times more likely to cause an auto accident than drunk driving? You wouldn’t drive drunk — so why would you text and drive? In Robert J. DeBry’s latest Word on the Street installment, Robert J. DeBry correspondent Elora Murray asks event organizers from the University of Utah in Salt...Read More
It’s almost inevitable that you or someone who know will at some point be involved in a car crash. No two accidents are 100 percent identical; however, almost every auto accident lawyer at Robert J. DeBry agrees: There are certain types of accidents that happen more often than others. Being educated about the most common...Read More
Texting while driving is often used as a scapegoat for any auto accident involving a distracted driver. However, what would you think if we told you that over 60 percent of adult drivers drive while feeling drowsy? Yet the statistics don’t end there — over one third of these drivers have actually fallen asleep while...Read More
With rear-view cameras becoming a staple in most new car models, the debate over these safety devices continues to evolve. Do rear-view cameras prevent accidents and injuries, or do they contribute to them? At Robert J DeBry, we realize that there are usually two sides to a story — and that it’s equally important to...Read More
Even the best drivers can be subject to an unintentional auto accident — specifically when these accidents involve parked cars. From small towns such as Farmington, Utah to larger cities on the East Coast, avoiding parking lots and congestion is not an easy task. So what’s considered proper etiquette in the unfortunate situation that you...Read More
Whether you’re planning on traveling down to St. George, Utah or across the country, making sure your car is safe for travel is important. It’s essential to not only be prepared physically with plenty of sleep, but to make sure your car is in top-notch condition before leaving. Many auto accidents occur due to drowsy...Read More
In metropolitan areas across the country, more and more people are choosing bicycles as their preferred method of transportation. As more cyclists take to the streets, however, accidents involving cyclists increase accordingly. While protected bike lanes — becoming more prevalent in cities such as Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City — can cut down on crash...Read More
In many states, it’s currently illegal to text while driving. However, this doesn’t stop most people from doing it anyway — especially younger demographics. On average, 69 percent of all drivers admit to using their cell phones while behind the wheel. This is an alarming statistic, especially considering that a fourth of all annual automobile...Read More
When it comes to winter driving conditions, there are a number of things cities and municipalities can do to improve road conditions and reduce winter auto accident rates. In the United States, urban areas such as Salt Lake City regularly employ snowplows and salt trucks to remove snow and ice from the streets — so...Read More
Believe it or not, there are a number of phone apps designed to help you drive better — and you don’t have to be on the phone to use them. Simply turn on the app while you’re driving; this will inform people trying to contact your phone that you are currently occupied with driving, so...Read More
