Texting And Driving: A Deadly Combination

By Author: Josh Campbell
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In 2009, 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving. 

Statistics also show that those most likely to text while driving are 20 years old and under, the most inexperienced class of drivers. The official US government website on distracted driving reports that, regardless of whether the device is handheld or hands-free, simply using a cell phone while driving impairs reaction time in much the same way driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 would.

When someone is texting on a handheld device while driving, the level of distraction increases exponentially--up to 20 times--as does the danger. Many states have enacted laws prohibiting texting while driving and the Texas Legislature just passed such a bill. It must now be signed by Governor Rick Perry to become active law. 

Ilume software is helping to combat the dangers of texting while driving with its new smartphone “app,” iZup. The app is installed on a cell phone by an account administrator, such as a parent, and password ...
... protected. While installed, the app holds all incoming calls and texts and disallows outgoing calls and texts, except to 911, from being made while the car is in motion. This is an invaluable tool for parents of teens who love to text but need to focus on the road as they learn to drive. 

If you have been in an accident as a result of a distracted driver who was texting, it is a good idea to contact a board-certified Houston personal injury attorney to help you navigate the insurance companies and get reimbursed for your medical expenses and other damages.

So how does one go about finding a board certified Houston personal injury attorney? One way is to visit http://www.tbls.org/Directory/Attorney.aspx. The website will give you a list of the attorneys in your area who are board-certified.  You are also welcome to call the Neese Law Firm at 713.355.1200 or 888.99.NEESE, and if they cannot help you with your particular legal issue, they will do their best to point you in the right direction and get you to a Houston personal injury attorney who can help you.

Josh Campbell. Houston personal injury attorney - In Houston, a trustworthy personal injury attorney can be hard to find. The Neese Law Firm combines the expertise and compassion needed to represent your rights.