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Truck accidents are a serious concern on our roads, often leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. At Tiano O’Dell, we are committed to helping those affected by truck accidents and aim to educate the public on how to reduce the risks associated with these potentially devastating events. Common Causes of Truck Accidents…

Distracted driving continues to be a major concern, leading to thousands of car accidents, injuries, and fatalities each year. With the advancement of technology, there is growing interest in whether artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role in reducing the risk of distracted driving. How Can AI Potentially Reduce the Risk of Distracted Driving? Detection…

Eating while driving has become a common practice, particularly for those with busy schedules or long commutes. However, despite its prevalence, eating behind the wheel poses significant safety risks that should not be overlooked. Distracted Driving is Dangerous Eating while driving is a form of distracted driving, which occurs when a driver diverts their attention…

Whether you’re traveling for vacation, taking a cruise to see the changing leaves, or making your daily commute, it’s no secret that road work is prevalent in the fall. Though road work may just seem like a time to sit in your car and wait (and wait and wait), it can also be a dangerous…

Do you prefer to use an iPhone or a phone that uses the Android operating system? This is an ongoing debate that you have most likely engaged in with others. In fact, very rarely do you ever meet somebody willing to make a switch from their preferred operating system to the other. Interestingly, there have…

As technology becomes more and more intertwined with how we drive, distracted driving crashes have increased. For many people, their phones sync up with their vehicles as soon as they get in. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 9 people are killed, and 1,000 are injured each day due…

Newer cars are filled with features meant to keep drivers safe on the roadway. However, as cars begin to take over some of our basic driving functions, we want to examine whether these features can actually increase distracted driving behaviors. While it may seem counter-intuitive that features designed to keep us safe may make us…

Distracted driving has existed since automobiles were invented, but the issue of distracted driving has become a more serious problem in recent years, especially since the introduction of mobile devices into our everyday lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, an estimated 660,000 drivers are either using cell phones or other communication…

Many people equate texting and cell phone use with distracted driving, but in truth, there are many ways that a driver can be distracted from the road. Below, we’ve listed the 12 most common driving distractions in the United States. Texting or using a smartphone. The most common and most dangerous driving distraction today is mobile…

Distracted driving has become an epidemic in America. The rise of the mobile device has led to more drivers emailing, using social media apps, and texting behind the wheel. In 2014, motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers killed 3,179 people and injured 431,000 others. These staggering numbers showcase the need to spread awareness about the…