Distracted driving has many forms, but for teen drivers, one of the most dangerous is texting. Texting combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. According to NHTSA, since 2007, drivers 16 to 24 year olds are at greater risk for distracted driving crashes, many due to messaging and texting. If you or a loved one…
Distracted driving is an increasingly dangerous problem in Georgia. If you have been involved in an accident involving a distracted driver, you may want to discuss your accident with an experienced Marietta personal injury lawyer. Distracted Driving in Georgia: Are You Alert? Distracted driving is defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as “any activity…
Georgia has powerful laws against distracted driving, penalties for violating these laws, and a process in place for victims of distracted driving to seek compensation. If you or a loved one has been involved in a distracted driving incident, there may be a lot of questions about how to seek…
If you or someone you love has been involved in a distracted driving accident, you do not have to navigate all the hassles of insurance companies alone. Talk with a compassionate personal injury lawyer today so you can focus on your health and well-being. Distracted Driving Among Teenagers Teens are particularly vulnerable…
Georgia passed a “hands-free” law in July 2018. The law is clear about restricting almost all cellphone use while driving. Before 2018, the law banned only texting. If you have not been up to date on this law or spoken with a personal injury lawyer, you may be unaware of the…
Since the start of the smartphone era in 2007, many states, including Georgia, have passed a hands-free law. In general, these laws prohibit motorists from holding and/or using smartphones and other digital devices while they are behind the wheel. However, these laws contain many exceptions, mostly for hands-free devices. Additionally, device…
No one who has ever driven a car is a stranger to distracted driving. Pretty much every single driver out there has driven while distracted at some point. Making adjustments to you climate controls, fiddling with your sound system, even eating some fast-food take-out – it is all distracted driving.…
“Keep your eyes on the road,” is something every parent tells their teenager when teaching them how to drive. But paying attention to the road has become increasingly difficult in recent years with the advent of smartphone technology that makes it easy for people to text or chat with their…
Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents. This is why “texting while driving” is illegal in Georgia and many other states. State law expressly forbids anyone from operating a motor vehicle “while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read any text based communication, including but…