If you are injured in an accident caused
by a texting driver, you may be able to recover compensation under theories of either negligence or negligence per se.
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If you are involved in an accident caused
by a texting driver, contact an experienced car accident attorney for help.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused
by a texting driver, contact The Cochran Firm.
We can deal with the insurance company and help you recover compensation if you were hit
by a texting driver.
If you are have been injured
by a texting driver, please contact The Cochran Firm online or by calling (800) 843-3476 to schedule your free consultation with one of our auto accident attorneys.
Since the law specifically prohibits texting while driving, those injured
by a texting driver will have an easier time recovering from the distracted driver under the legal theory of «negligence per se.»
A successful personal injury claim can help to pay for medical expenses and lost earnings as well as any pain and suffering you have endured as a result of negligent driving
by a texting driver.
Although it's good to know that if you are hit and injured
by a texting driver that they could be charged, it doesn't compensate you for any injuries you receive.
In his new book, The Digital Diet, he cites a barrage of statistics that show technology's pervasiveness in our lives, from the funny (10 % of people 24 and younger believe it's OK to fire off a text during sex) to the serious (16,000 Americans have been killed
by texting drivers).
The growing popularity of texting has led to an increase in personal injury accidents caused
by texting drivers.
The Federal Government is taking a firm stand against the dangers caused
by texting drivers.
Not exact matches
Uber released a video in Asian markets that seeks to disprove myths about female
drivers there, and Facebook has designed IWD - themed cards, photo frames, and backgrounds to adorn
text posts
by users on mobile devices.
The company spent the past year heavily investing in their mobile strategy
by offering
text updates via their mobile app and hiring thousands of additional delivery
drivers.
Most U.S. states already ban
texting by drivers.
In May 2010, I was riding my new motorcycle on a local highway when I was struck
by a
driver who was
texting.
«Cookie» is a small file which contains small
text, used
by majority of the websites, sent and store on your computer» hard
driver in order to uniquely identify the browser you are using, whereas most of the current generation browsers are usually setup to accept cookies
by default.
They forgot about the oxytocin... My vaginal birth not having messed things up (and the pitocin having even increased my natural levels... shh don't tell anyone), I was able to chill out and send the occasional
text message without the usual fight or flight response caused
by texting while I get on the freeway (wait a minute, I thought fight or flight was the response caused in all the other
drivers when they see you
texting).
Targeted Efforts
by Law Enforcement Leads to 35 % Increase in Tickets Tickets issued to motorists for
texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide from 2013 to 2014, as police continue to crack down on distracted
drivers.
New York's major roadways will soon have «
texting zones» where
drivers can pull over to answer
texts or emails on their smartphones, as part of an effort
by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to combat distracted driving.
Police officers would be able to check the cell phones of
drivers in auto accident to see if they were talking or
texting while operating the car, under a measure proposed in Albany
by Brooklyn Assemblyman Felix Ortiz.
Wisconsin Senate passes bill to ban
texting by drivers Madison (AP)-- Texting would be banned for all Wisconsin drivers under a bill that passed the state Senate on T
texting by drivers Madison (AP)--
Texting would be banned for all Wisconsin drivers under a bill that passed the state Senate on T
Texting would be banned for all Wisconsin
drivers under a bill that passed the state Senate on Tuesday.
Within a few years, then, road trains could be led
by professional
drivers, leaving everyone else free to safely answer
texts.
Furthermore, some believe laws forbidding
texting by drivers are unenforceable.
State Total handheld device ban applied to: Any cell phone use
by driver prohibited if: Bus
driver use restriction (s)
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The House will take up the
texting while driving ban aka «TTYL» bill (HB2) sponsored
by Rep. Jim McClendon, Rep. Mac McCutcheon's legislation adding utility trucks and wreckers to the list of vehicles for which
drivers are required to slow down and move into a vacant lane for when parked on the side of the road (HB76), and Rep. Allen Farley's bill to crack down on synthetic drugs known as «spice» or «salts» (HB158).
A rulemaking proposed
by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in September 2010 would expand the
texting ban to certain
drivers carrying hazardous materials that are not covered
by the FMCSA regulation.
By upgrading to the Sport version of the car, you also get chrome exhaust pipes, LED fog lights, a rear spoiler, leather - wrapped steering wheel / gear selector, sport pedals, power - adjustable
driver's seat, a
text messages assistant, 8 audio speakers, an 8 - inch infotainment touchscreen, HondaLink, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
It's a
by - the -(
text) book car, one reason why the Mercedes - Benz S - Class or Audi A8 might appeal more to certain
drivers.
Turn List enables
drivers to see a list of turn -
by - turn
text directions and to select a preference to avoid certain roads or turns before even setting out.
By slowing down, a
driver gains more time to correct for driving errors (such as the tendency to swerve while
texting).
A new study
by researchers at HLDI finds no reductions in crashes after laws take effect that ban
texting by all
drivers.
The full speech recognition system enables
drivers to dictate
text freely and compose short
text - based messages
by voice.
This app allows parents to coach teen
drivers by monitoring their Hyundai's speed, hours of operation and movements via
text message, e-mail or both.
Available features include heated front seats, a ventilated
driver's seat, SiriusXM Traffic, a Smart Key that lets you unlock the door and start the engine with the key in your pocket, and the innovative UVO infotainment system which lets you use your compatible cell phone to make hands - free calls, receive and respond to
text messages, listen to streaming audio, enjoy your personal music, and play your favorite song all
by giving a single voice command.
Should the
driver fail to take action to avoid a collision (such as when distracted
by an incoming
text message), at low speeds the car can slow and even bring itself to a complete stop.
Siri Eyes Free is compatible with Apple iOS 4 devices or later and can be activated from the voice button on the steering wheel, allowing the
driver to send
text messages, play music, place phone calls, set reminders, and access turn -
by - turn directions simply through natural language voice commands.
This feature allows
drivers to send
text, book appointments, or play music all
by the push of a button.
Available features and services include: Handsfree phone calls or
texts Built - in radio options, which allow
drivers and passengers to stream internet radio through Bluetooth or plug - in compatible personal devices in to USB or AUX ports Uconnect Navigation with turn -
by - turn directions Touchscreen with customizable menu bar, using the Drag and Drop feature Drag and drop the most used app icons to the main menu bar for one - screen usability SiriusXM Radio, Travel Link, Traffic and SiriusXM Guardian connected services provide real - time information and a variety of entertainment options: The vehicle can be commanded from virtually anywhere, allowing owners to remotely lock, unlock doors or start their vehicles via a smartphone app In the event of a minor collision, medical or other emergency, the occupant can press the SOS button located on the rearview mirror to be connected to a trained call center agent who can send emergency assistance to the vehicle's location Send & Go sends the destination directly to the Uconnect Navigation system before entering the vehicle.
Integrated into the DII display is a large area in which the
driver can switch between a variety of infotainment screens, including navigation instructions, SMS and email
text display (complemented
by voice activated responses), audio track information, smartphone contacts, journey trip information, and smart vehicle maintenance information.
The display then guides the
driver step
by step via
texts and animations in the instrument cluster until the car is parked.
Jones wants young people to know that they can become better
drivers by implementing some simple practices like avoiding
texting.
IDIS helps stop the
driver being distracted
by non-essential information in pressing situations, for instance
by delaying incoming phone calls or
text messages.
Indeed, 38 states, the District of Columbia and Guam all now have such a ban against
text messaging
by drivers.
«Tuesday's Three Burning Legal Questions Main N.J. Case Considers Whether Sender of a
Text Is Liable for Injuries Caused
by Distracted
Driver»
If you have been injured
by a
driver who was
texting or acting negligently, contact our South Carolina car accident lawyers to learn more about your rights!
Texting Behind the Wheel: A Guide to Texas Laws on Cell Phone Use While Driving Nearly 1.6 million accidents occur each year because
drivers are distracted
by their cell phones on the road, and that number is only growing.»
In the third car, the
driver was distracted
by a
text message on his smart phone; it was the reason for rear - ending the second car.
Let's say you were in an accident in which you were not at fault, rear - ended
by a
driver who was
texting.
Other situations involve the increasingly more common accident involving being hit
by a careless,
texting driver.