Archive for November 13th, 2011

Texting drivers unsafe at any speed in WV. Study reveals why

Nov
13

What would you do if a texting driver injured you in West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Ohio? How would you pay your medical bills? What if your insurance company refused to pay you? You need an aggressive Wheeling WV car accident attorney on your side. You need Recht Law Offices. Serving clients in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio, our Wheeling WV personal injury attorneys have dedicated their careers to fighting for justice for our clients. We carefully investigate every auto accident and work tirelessly to uncover details others often overlook. We then use this information to build a strong case with one goal in mind: to get our clients the compensation they rightfully deserve. Contact a Wheeling WV attorney who puts people first. Contact Recht Law Offices.

Currently, 34 states nationwide prohibit texting while driving. Pennsylvania is considering doing the same. No such laws exist in Ohio. As for West Virginia, it prohibits drivers under 18 years old to use a cell phone. Distracted driving killed 5,474 people 2009 nationwide and injuries thousands more every year. The main reason why drivers have accidents while texting is their reaction time decreases and they’re not paying close attention to the road. According to a recent scientific study, drivers react twice as slow while texting. “It is frightening,” the researchers wrote, “to think of how much more poorly our participants may have performed if the driving conditions were more consistent with routine driving.”

Texting auto accidents happen fast. But the results can last a lifetime. Don’t become another statistic. Take action. Contact an experienced West Virginia accident attorney who understands the law and fights passionately for clients. Contact Recht Law Offices. We’re on your side.

Texas takes tough stand against texting while driving

Nov
13

Texas takes a tough stand on texting while driving. In the Lone Star state, school bus drivers cannot text or use a cell phone while driving under state law. Individual cities like El Paso also have laws restricting the use of cell phones while driving. There’s a reason why Texas and many other states place restrictions on drivers using cell phones. Texting and other activities severely impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. A recent scientific study provides supporting evidence. Specifically, the study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute discovered that drivers react twice as slow while texting.

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Results from the recent study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute revealed some shocking statistics. Using a closed road, the scientific test involved drivers attempting to read or write a text message while driving on an open road and a section of roadway lined with construction barrels. Throughout the test, drivers who were texting reacted much slower than the test subjects who were not texting. “It is frightening,” the researchers wrote, “to think of how much more poorly our participants may have performed if the driving conditions were more consistent with routine driving.”

Texting accidents happen fast in Texas. But the effects can last a lifetime. Don’t suffer in silence. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, take action. Contact a Texas accident attorney who will fight for your rights. Contact the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin – fighting for justice, one client at a time.