Distracted driving is dangerous. There is no question about it. We can point to countless examples of terrible consequences of distracted driving, and in fact we have discussed that topic on numerous occasions on this site. And we have cited statistics about the prevalence of distracted drivers on our roadways. Texting while driving seems to…
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Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau wishes there was no such thing as a “distracted driver.” Doug has seen too many cases of injury — or even death — that are caused by a distracted driver. The busy Beltway traffic around Virginia and Maryland, longer commutes, advances in PDA and cell phone technology (and coverage) contribute…
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No one can argue the dangers of texting while driving. States all across the nation are fighting back by enforcing stricter penalties for drivers who text while behind the wheel. In Utah, thanks to an amendment to the state’s texting-while-driving law that took effect last May, it is now a felony (a crime punishable by…
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The ban on texting or talking on a handheld cellphone have resulted in tickets being issued, according to Interstate 95 car crash lawyer Doug Landau. Having seen drivers pulled over and ticketed on I-95 and the New Jersey Turnpike for talking on their cell phone, Landau is curious to see if this enforcement leads to…
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