Accidents and Injuries In Ohio Due to Cell Phone Usage
Lawyers Supporting Victims of Distracted Drivers.
Research demonstrates that cell phone use is distracting--and that texting is more distracting than talking. The more distracted a driver becomes, the higher the risk of an accident. At least two studies equate cell phone use with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Cell phone use in motor vehicles can make employers legal responsible for accidents. If a driver is conducting business on a cell phone while driving, an employer may be held accountable to pay damages to an accident victim.
Other Resources:
- Case law by state
- Statutes and regulations by state
- Articles
- NHTSA distracted driving policy statement
- Other information
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Text While Driving: Lawmakers Should Go Slow, by WOSU commentator, Stacia Coke
- Oprah's No Texting Campaign
- Distraction.gov: Official U.S. Government Website for Distracted Driving
- Distracted Driving Whitepaper from the National Safety Council
If you have been injured in an automobile accident caused by a driver distracted by a cell phone, call us at (866) 603-1668 or contact us for additional information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Ohio car crash injury attorney.
