Pokémon GO,” the new reality mobile game, is exploding with users since its inception. Pokémon GO makes people get outside and walk around, and although exercise is good, there are also important safety factors with this game. Players have been injured while using the app, not only when using while driving, but also when walking, […]
Practice Areas: Distracted Driving Awareness
Recently, a Georgia man filed suit against Snapchat and the driver of a car using Snapchat that caused a horrific car crash resulting in serious brain injuries. A young woman was speeding at more than 100 mph while using Snapchat when she crashed into the young man’s car, leaving him with a permanent brain injury. […]
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Northeast Florida commended and gave thanks to law enforcement officers and others in Northeast Florida for excellence in drunk driving prevention and enforcement. For more than 20 years MADD has hosted this event devoted to MADD’s lifesaving mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and […]
Wayne Hogan spoke with Melissa Ross today on First Coast Connect to discuss Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It was announced earlier this month that the National Safety Council, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, Impact Teen Drivers and other highway safety groups have joined together to kickoff of Distracted Driving Awareness […]
According to Distraction.gov, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured, in vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2014. Distraction.gov is the official website for efforts by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing the dangers of this all-to-common hazard. In what has become a national and international epidemic, The Centers for Disease Control reports that […]
To make April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month more effective, Terrell Hogan is reminding schools, non-profits and employers that it offers free distracted driving presentations year round. With distracted driving claiming 3,179 lives and injuring 431,000 in the U.S. in 2014, action is required to make the roadways safer for everyone. “Distracted driving is an epidemic,” said Wayne Hogan, president of Terrell Hogan. […]
They keep our country safe by doing search & rescue, anti-submarine missions and patrolling the seas for illegal narcotics. On Sunday, I had the privilege to meet with 150 members of The Jaguars of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Six Zero (HSM-60) at Mayport Naval Station to discuss the dangers and consequences of distracted driving. This […]
Attorney Wayne Hogan shared insights about why business owners should care about distracted driving when it comes to risk management. As a guest blogger for ScaleUp North Florida, a Small Business Administration (SBA) program focused on growing small businesses, he wrote about the importance of having a cell phone policy in the workplace and the consequences […]
As a business owner, you protect your company with liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and computer security. But do you have a cell phone policy? One employee’s bad distracted driving accident could tarnish your brand and harm your bottom line. As we celebrate Labor Day, we are reminding employers that Terrell Hogan offers a free […]
Distracted driving is an epidemic that steals lives. The dangers of texting and driving are well documented, but talking on the phone – even with hands-free devices – is an insidious danger that many assume is safe. However, you could lose your life or take someone else’s if your brain is miles away on a call. […]