Let’s face it, we are all curious, whether it is about an event happening in our neighborhood or something our neighbors have done to their yard. When we come upon an auto accident, it is only human nature to slow down and look at what took place, something commonly called “rubbernecking.” Unfortunately, there are many …
The news media is full of stories about accidents caused due to distracted driving, but these stories often involve texting or talking on a mobile phone. However, another type of distracted driving occurs often on highways as well, according to police officers. In an effort to eliminate the boredom of driving the same roads day …
With cell phones and other mobile devices becoming increasingly prevalent in daily life, many states have made it illegal for drivers to talk or text using a handheld cell phone or other device. However, there are no laws that prohibit a driver from using hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth. Recent research shows, however, that even …
There is no justification for incidents of distracted driving, especially when it causes a collision. Accidental death, severe injuries, and considerable property damage are the potential consequences each time you decide to take your attention away from the task of driving. Our New Jersey Car accident attorneys advocate awareness of the statistics and understands the need …
Distracted driving is a serious problem amongst teenagers today. In fact, statistics show car accidents are the leading cause of accidental death amongst teens today and roughly 10 percent of those victims were distracted at the time of the accident. It’s not always a cellphone that is the distraction though. Surveys have shown that 90 …
June 12, 2012 On its front-page, the Detroit News (6/9, Shepardson) continues coverage about Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood’s distracted driving speech Thursday, when he unveiling a blueprint to “pass more laws, address technology and crack down on texting,” a move praised by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Nevertheless, LaHood stopped short of calling for …
June 11, 2012 The New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on Monday recommended increased fines for texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. The committee passed a measure, S-69, that would raise the current $100 fine to $200 for a first offense, $400 for a second offense and $600 for a …
May 30, 2012 The New York Times (5/29, Mohn, Subscription Publication) reported on companies that have instituted a ban on cellphone use by employees while driving , noting that one year ago, the non-profit National Safety Council queried Fortune 500 companies about their policies. Out of “the 150 or so companies that responded, 20 percent …
May 1, 2012 USA Today (4/29, O’Donnell) reported on distracted driving and the disagreement on how to regulate it. The article noted that “there’s disagreement among safety experts over whether there even is a distracted-driving crisis and just who should have to solve it — the auto or cellphone industry.” The distracted driving debate has …
April 27, 2012 Secretary LaHood’s call for a national distracted driving ban garnered coverage from one national service, while Texas outlets carried more general pieces on the Secretary’s San Antonio visit. Coverage of LaHood’s remarks ranged from slightly critical in the Reuters piece to slightly positive in reports seen on local television. Reuters (4/27, Forsyth) …
