The consequences of distracted driving are no joke, and this behavior results in thousands of fatal accidents every year in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,477 lives in 2015 alone.” At the Law Offices of Zappettini & Bradley, we think “dangerous” is an […]
Category Archives: Distracted Driving
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Mar
Mar
A person texting takes their eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field without looking up. Distracted drivers can cause catastrophic and sometimes fatal injuries to others on the road. Whether people are using their cell phones, GPS […]
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Jun
Jun
If you can admit to using your cellphone while behind the wheel of an automobile, you are certainly not alone. According to Distraction.gov, at any given time of the day in the U.S., more than 660,000 drivers are to be found operating an electronic device while driving. Drivers often use a smartphone for calling friends and family, sending texts, posting […]