Texting and Driving Still a Prevalent Cause for Accidents
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Distracted driving is dangerous, everyone knows this but so many still do it. Checking texts or emails or sending a reply to a message takes focus off of the road for a minimum of 5 seconds. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. That is about a quarter of all motor vehicle accidents. Texting while driving makes a crash 23 times more likely to happen. Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.
Though many cities, including Denton and Arlington, have passed ordinances banning texting while driving, Texas is one of the few states that does not have a statewide ban on the use of electronics while behind the wheel. In March 2015, the Texas House of Representatives tentatively voted in favor of a statewide ban on the use of electronics while driving, but there are still many debates regarding the specifics of the laws to be enforced. This issue is expected to continue its growth under Governor Abbott, who has not directly addressed his stance on the matter. Former Governor Perry previously vetoed a bill that would have put a statewide ban on texting and driving. We expect that until there is statewide reform on distracted driving, accidents caused by cell phone use will continue to rise.
Our trusted auto accident attorneys from the Law Offices of David Kohm have over 25 years of experience and take pride in the success we’ve achieved representing the victims of negligent drivers, including those distracted by texting while on the road. Over the years, we’ve guided our clients through every facet of Texas traffic collision law. We offer our clients the support and professionalism they deserve. Our auto accident attorneys are ready to help if you’re ever in a car wreck caused by texting or distracted drivers, as well as accident caused by other negligence. We are equipped to serve your needs quickly and efficiently. With 12 offices around the metroplex, we are the local source for your texting accident representation. Do not hesitate to contact us today to learn more about our auto accident attorneys. Call David Kohm 24/7 or contact him on the internet at www.attorneykohm.com.
