Palm Beach County, FL – We are all aware of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving whether you are talking or texting, but drivers continue to act recklessly . Most recently, a bus driver transporting disabled passengers in Texas caused an accident on a busy highway when he, using his phone to text, failed to notice traffic was stopped ahead.
The Today Show on NBC shared a video and in this accident, there luckily were no serious injuries, but it is a clear example of how accidents can and do happen when drivers are not paying attention. As personal injury and auto accident attorneys, Scott Murray and Jason Guari know firsthand how deadly texting while driving can be. Taking one simple step of not using your cell phone while behind the wheel is a very easy one, and it could protect the lives of many.
It is estimated that almost 20 percent of drivers text while driving. A number of states have already outlawed talking on a cell phone while driving without a hands-free head set, and there is no doubt that states are beginning to look at ways to prevent drivers from texting as well. Distracted drivers account for about 25 to 30 percent of accidents, and texting is included in that “distraction” category.
With Florida’s busy roadways and heavy traffic, it is even more important for drivers to stay alert and not use their cell phones behind the wheel. There are more than 14 million licensed drivers in Florida, and the chances of an accident are high. Safe driving is key to doing your part to prevent an accident.
Murray Guari Trial Attorneys is a personal injury, auto accident, wrongful death and dangerous products law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Scott Murray and Jason J. Guari are partners in the law firm of Murray Guari Trial Attorneys PL. The firm founded in 2005, and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, at 1525 N. Flagler Drive. Mr. Murray and Mr. Guari can be contacted at (561) 366-9099. Additional information about Murray Guari Trial Attorneys PL may be obtained from the firm’s website at www.murrayguari.com.
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