Sun Glare May Have Been Factor In Rear-End Crash That Claimed The Life Of One Student

While many of us may think of driving in weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog, as potentially dangerous, this does not mean we can be less attentive when driving on a clear day. Driving on a sunny day can also create a dangerous, and sometimes deadly situation if the driver’s view is compromised by the glaring sun.

A 7-year-old girl was killed and ten others injured when an East Texas school van was rear-ended by a pick-up truck. According to reports, the van was struck while it was stopped to pick up children. Authorities believe the truck driver may have been blinded by the sun while coming over a hill and upon the stopped van.

Glare is not only a problem when motorists are driving into the sun; many motorists will run a red light because of the sun glare. Irrelevant, glares should never come as a surprise; we all know the sun comes up and it goes down. So how can you protect yourself and others on the road when driving into the sun?

AAA offers these tips:

• Keep your windshield clean, inside and out.
• Wear quality sunglasses with polarized lenses and UV protection to help reduce the glare.
• Utilize your sun visor – it can help to block out the sun.
• Leave more following room – when the sun is in your eyes it can be hard to see what the car ahead is doing.
• Turn headlights on so oncoming motorists can see you as they're driving toward the sun.
• Drive slower, even below the posted speed. It's against the law to drive at speeds in excess of road conditions.
• Use the same precautions and care as driving in other hazardous conditions, like fog or rain. If you can't see, don't drive.
• If possible, change your driving route.

There are no laws excusing a driver from liability in the event of an accident due to sun glare. The families of the victims may wish to consult an experienced attorney to understand their rights to compensation for their loss. An attorney can advocate for their rights should it be necessary.

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The Power to Disconnect

Personal electronic devises (PEDs) make it possible to connect to information anytime, anywhere. They also enable new forms of distraction, leading to more serious and fatal accidents. It seems the public agrees.

A June 2014 poll by the National Safety Council showed that 73% of drivers think there should be more enforcement of texting laws, while only 22% said the current level of enforcement is fine. And, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, the majority of Americans (88.5 percent) feel that a driver talking on a cell phone represents a somewhat or a serious threat to their personal safety. However, studies suggest that we are not yet making a significant dent in changing drivers' behavior. More than two out of three driver indicated that they talked on a cell phone while driving within the past 30 days. More than one of three drivers admitted to reading a text message or e-mail while driving, and more than one of four drivers admitted to typing or sending a text or e-mail. What will it take to turn this problem around?

The first step toward removing deadly distractions is to disconnect, but currently only 14 states and the District of Columbia ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving and 44 states and the District of Columbia ban text messaging while driving. None ban the use of hands-free devices. Hands-free is not risk-free! While such laws can help, legislation is not the solution; knowledge, common sense, and personal responsibility are.  There needs to be a cultural shift; everyone must embrace the concept of distraction-free driving. The road must become the priority.

We all have the power to make safer choices while driving; we all have the power to disconnect before getting behind the wheel. Lawsuit Financial hopes everyone will refrain from talking on cell phones, texting, and/or engaging in additional activities that cause you to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. The more we all educate about the dangers of distracted driving, the better chance we have to improve the safety of our roadways and avoid the road to nowhere.

Lawsuit Financial Corporation is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, just north of Detroit. Our CEO, Mark Bello, has thirty-seven years’ experience as a trial lawyer and over fifteen years as an underwriter and situational analyst in the lawsuit funding industry.