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In New Jersey, the law prohibits drivers from using any handheld devices while operating a vehicle. This applies whether they are making a phone call, texting, or using messenger services, among other tasks. These actions are distracting and can put the driver, as well as other drivers and pedestrians, at risk. This is especially true …
Texting while driving accident cases that go to trial have been not traditionally been eligible for punitive damages, unless another aggravating factor – like speeding or failing to comply with other traffic laws – is also involved. In recent years, however, an increasing number of these claims have been permitted to request punitive damages from …
In 2015, a phenomenon known as distracted driving took the lives of 3,477 people. This very dangerous practice has been putting many drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk every single day in the United States. Some of the most common practices among society include talking or texting on the phone, eating while driving, talking to …
Truck drivers spend many hours on the road and, as such, they become tired more easily. This means that they may find things that take their attention away from the road, even momentarily, without understanding that there are immense risks associated with this behavior. Some common distractions that truckers may find in their line of …
Every year, people are involved in very serious accidents in passenger vehicles, buses, and commercial trucks due to distracted driving. Distracted driving has become an epidemic all over the United States as more people fall victim to its deadly grasp. Many of the people who are involved in these accidents were either talking on a …
In the 1930s when radios were first installed in vehicles, there were arguments over whether or not it was a good idea in the first place. The question was this: Do auto radios present an accident hazard or should they be left alone? Even so, by the end of the 1930s, about 30% of cars …
We may feel distracted many times throughout the day – while at work, while at play, etc. However, the one place where distractions should be completely off-limits is when you are driving. Unfortunately, distracted driving takes the lives of many people each year in the United States as well as injuring many more. You …
Using cell phones while driving is also known as ‘distracted driving,’ and distracted driving takes lives. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), cell phones attribute to accidents that cause more than 200 fatalities and 500,000 injuries in the United States. These numbers are quite alarming and can be prevented when cell phones …
More than 9 people are killed and more than 1,153 left injured in crashes each day that are reported to involve a distracted driver. What is distracted driving? Simply, it is the act of driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. There are basically three types: Visual, which involves taking …
April 2015, Designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Distractions during driving can come from many different things: taking your eyes off the road to watch the scenery evolve around you, reaching for that cheeseburger you picked up at the local fast food restaurant, or reaching down at …
Distractions behind the wheel can be deadly, and New Jersey lawmakers are cracking down on distracted drivers to combat these dangerous choices. Before July 1, 2014, texting while driving was punishable by a $100 fine. However, lawmakers increased these penalties in hopes of deterring drivers from picking up the phone behind the wheel. As of …
It’s no secret that being distracted behind the wheel greatly increases your chances of being in an accident. However, despite knowing the risks of doing so, recent polls show that New Jersey drivers continue to engage in distracting behavior. The series of public health polls was conducted by the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll and Rutgers New Jersey …
Most people can agree that texting while driving is a dangerous and unsafe distraction. More than 25 percent of all car accidents in 2012 involved talking on the phone or texting, according to the National Safety Council, adding up to nearly 1.5 million phone-related accidents. Distraction-related crashes resulted in more than 420,000 injuries and 3,328 …
Nearly 50 percent of adults admit to texting while driving compared to 43 percent of teenagers, according to a survey by AT&T. Teenagers have consistently been named the worst texting-and-driving offenders, but the AT&T survey shows that distracted driving is a serious problem for drivers of all ages. More than 98 percent of adults admit …
A New Jersey appeals court decided last year that “remote texters” can be held liable for injuries caused by distracted car accidents. Texting while driving and talking on a hand-held device while driving is prohibited under New Jersey law, but before this ruling there was no restriction on texting someone you know is behind the …
A survey from the National Safety Council found that the majority of Americans want stricter enforcement of texting-while-driving laws and stiffer penalties for those convicted. According to the poll, only 22 percent of respondents believe the current texting-while-driving laws are sufficient, while 73 percent of respondents favor more enforcement and harsher penalties. More than half …
