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Automatic Braking Technology Could Reduce Risks of Jonesboro Rear-End Accidents
Categories: PostsDrivers in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas frequently engage in high risk behaviors while driving, like not paying attention to what is around them or having too much to drink before they drive. When this happens, there is an increased chance of an accident happening.…
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Graduated Driver’s Licenses Could Help Protect Jonesboro Teens
Categories: PostsGraduated licensing rules apply for new teen drivers in Jonesboro. Arkansas teens can apply for a permit at 14 and must have their learner’s permit for at least six months before getting an intermediate license. An intermediate license is not available until age 16, so those who get a permit right at age 14 will have to…
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Jonesboro Residents Safer on the Roads Than In the Past?
Categories: PostsDrivers in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County and statewide need to be aware that motor vehicle collisions remain a top cause of death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released some good news about the number of motor vehicle collision fatalities that happened over the course of 2013. While the number…
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Could Diagnosing Jonesboro Brain Injuries Soon Become Easier?
Categories: PostsIn Northeast Arkansas including Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas, many victims of collisions, falls, sports accidents or violence experience injury to the brain. Brain injuries can be invasive and difficult to successfully treat. When brain injuries are severe, they can leave a patient with permanent…
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Helping Jonesboro Teens Avoid Winter Driving Accidents
Categories: PostsTeens in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, and surrounding areas are often very excited to get a driver’s license for the first time. A license represents independence and the freedom to go where they want without depending upon a parent or a friend for a ride. For parents, however, a new license…
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Defective Toy Injury Prevention Can Keep Jonesboro Kids Safe
Categories: PostsThe majority of children will receive gifts from parents, friends or other relatives over the course of the upcoming holiday season. Getting presents can be joyous for kids, but in some cases, the gifts can be risky. Parents in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County and nearby areas should be aware of the fact that sometimes toys make it…
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Defective Airbags Pose Harm to Jonesboro Drivers
Categories: PostsTakata is a manufacturer of airbags found in vehicles made by 10 different auto manufacturers. According to CNN, more than 8 million Takata airbags are now subject to a recall as a result of the fact that the airbags have the potential to explode. When the airbags explode, motorists in the vehicle can be struck…
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Jonesboro Crash Spotlight: When a Vehicle is “Totaled”
Categories: PostsMotor vehicle accidents can cause serious injury, and those responsible for causing the crash can be held responsible for paying for losses. A personal injury attorney can assist in taking legal action after an accident happens so you can recover monetary payments for your losses. In some cases, a vehicle is also severely damaged in…
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Hands-Free Devices and Jonesboro Distracted Driving Collisions
Categories: PostsElectronic devices have become ubiquitous in vehicles, even as the dangers of distracted driving are increasingly apparent. Many motorists are attempting to take advantage of all of the connectivity that their devices provide without the risk of a collision. As a result, drivers turn to hands-free devices, such as virtual assistants or speech-to-text features on…
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Preventing Jonesboro Drunk Driving Accidents Among Teens
Categories: PostsOperating a motor vehicle at any age is dangerous, but teens may be at the greatest risk because they are the most inexperienced drivers. Unfortunately, teens are the age group most likely to become involved in motor vehicle collisions, and traffic accidents remain the leading cause of teen death. With fall football season underway and the…