Written by Carey Davis Texting has become an integral part of day-to-day life in the United States, especially for younger generations. More than 150 billion text messages are sent each month, ranging from a quick piece of information like “the meeting is at 3” to in-depth conversations. Unfortunately, this convenient technology has a dark side. …
Distracted driving is a topic of serious and widespread concern. Public information campaigns abound to discourage texting, emailing, playing games on a mobile device, or talking on a cell phone while driving. In most states, including New York, some or all of these activities are illegal. However, statutes and ordinances tend to focus on the …
According to available statistics, 3,328 people died in the United States in 2012 after being involved in car accidents that were caused by distracted driving. Since 2012, the number of injuries as a result of distracted driving accidents has drastically increased. Texting while driving is one of the distractions drivers contend with. As people become …
Many states, including New York, have enacted tough laws regarding texting and driving. Texting has become a major factor involved in many accidents that have caused serious injuries and death, and so of course it is a practice that should be illegal. However, the dangers of texting and driving still do not dissuade many drivers …
You’ve probably heard plenty about the dangers of texting and driving––or maybe even know someone involved in an accident where the other driver was texting. In most cases, fault for these accidents rests with the individuals who were found to be texting. However, proving that texting was involved isn’t always so easy to do. That’s …
