According to a study released just yesterday, traffic deaths due to hand-held cell phone use dropped following the enactment of the ban four years ago. According to an NBC news report, the study was released by the California Office of Traffic Safety, and overall traffic deaths dropped by 22 percent, just two years after the hand-held ban went into effect in July of 2008. Hand-held cell phone driver deaths dropped 47 percent and injuries arising from such accidents likewise diminished, according to the study.
See the NBC news story HERE.
Driver inattention has always been a major factor in causing traffic accidents and related injuries or deaths. With the advent of the cell phone, another major driver distraction was added to the mix. In spite of the law enacted in 2008, far too many drivers are still using hand-held phones and either talking or texting while driving. In fact, text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction. All too often cell phone distraction causes or at least contributes to injury-accidents on our roadways. No matter how much information is published and no matter how often tragic accidents occur, drivers, especially the younger ones, will insist on multi-tasking and risking injury or death.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a distracted driver should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver operates their vehicle while using a hand-held cell phone and causes a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years years of experience handling Orange County automobile accident cases, including those involving distracted drivers. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in an accident caused by a distracted driver?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
See the NBC news story HERE.
Driver inattention has always been a major factor in causing traffic accidents and related injuries or deaths. With the advent of the cell phone, another major driver distraction was added to the mix. In spite of the law enacted in 2008, far too many drivers are still using hand-held phones and either talking or texting while driving. In fact, text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction. All too often cell phone distraction causes or at least contributes to injury-accidents on our roadways. No matter how much information is published and no matter how often tragic accidents occur, drivers, especially the younger ones, will insist on multi-tasking and risking injury or death.
Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by a distracted driver should be an important concern for all Californians. When a driver operates their vehicle while using a hand-held cell phone and causes a serious or fatal accident, they should be held accountable. An Orange County auto accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years years of experience handling Orange County automobile accident cases, including those involving distracted drivers. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Have you or a loved one been injured or killed in an accident caused by a distracted driver?
Nothing in this post is intended to suggest the Law Offices of Paul W. Ralph currently represents anyone involved in the news story above. This posting should not be construed as legal advice or an opinion on the merit of any particular matter. A consultation is the best way to obtain an assessment of your potential case.
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