Texting and Driving

Across the United States, several jurisdictions have placed a ban on sending text messages while driving. With statistics showing that drivers who text are twice as likely to cause accidents than drivers who are drunk, it is no surprise that highway police around the nation are cracking down on texting and driving. Unfortunately, some people continue to engage in this dangerous behavior.

Texting and driving claims hundreds of lives each year, and the number of individuals injured in texting-related accidents is even greater. If you or someone you know was hurt in an accident because the other driver was sending a text message, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. at 727-441-9030.

Dangers and Studies

Text messaging has become a prominent form of communication in recent years and is now offered as a standard feature on many cell phone plans. While text messaging is a convenient means of communicating, it is not something drivers should do while on the road.

Texting is more dangerous than talking on a cell phone because it requires the driver to look away from the road and focus on a small screen to read and send messages.

Several studies have shown that drivers who text have severely delayed reaction times, making accidents 8 times more likely for drivers who text than for those who are completely attentive.

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Drivers are obligated to give their full attention to the road to avoid accidents with their fellow motorists. If you or your loved one suffered an injury in an auto accident caused by a texting driver, contact the Clearwater car accident attorneys of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. at 727-441-9030.