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West Virginia Teens Try to Highlight Dangers of Distracted Driving

Teenagers in West Virginia (WV) are participating in an educational film called "Deadly Driving Distractions" for the Charleston, WV-based company Motion Masters. The film focuses on the risks associated with texting while driving, talking on your cell phone while driving, and operating any other electronic device (e.g. I-pod) while behind the wheel.

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The irony is that West Virginia is a state with no restrictions on texting while driving or talking on your cell phone while driving. There are currently 19 states that have enacted restrictions on texting, cell phone use, or both, while driving a car . There's even talk of federal laws being enacted that would reduce federal highway funds if a state does not adopt laws restricting cell phones and texting while driving.

These restrictions were spurred by studies indicating a heightened risk of getting into a car wreck if you text and drive, or are distracted in some way. In addition, statistics indicate 80 percent of approximately 6,000 car crash deaths and more than 500,000 serious car wreck injuries are caused by distracted driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . Our firm has been concerned about the risks of distracted driving, so we published a consumer report detailing the most common factors which create a distracted driver (take advantage of the free download here).

West Virginia public officials would be wise to follow up the teens' video with legislation addressing texting and driving along with cell phone use in vehicles.

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Cooper Lewis & Appleton is a law firm which focuses exclusively on injury and accident law. We have a proven track record in the court room, and you can review our case results to see for yourself. Our attorneys have deep roots in Virginia and handle cases throughout the commonwealth. Our office is based in Virginia Beach, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every injury case meets our criteria, we off a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis were included among the "Best Lawyers in America" 2010 Edition. Rick and James, along with fellow attorney John Cooper were named Virginia "Super Lawyers" For Personal Injury Law (2010 Ed., less than 5% of lawyers are chosen), and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2009). In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical, respected law firms. Our firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

We also offer free special reports along with editing the Virginia Beach Injuryboard and Norfolk Injuryboard as a public information service. Our injury attorneys also host an extensive injury law video library on Youtube, a Railroad Accident/FELA Lawyers blog, a Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors blog, and a blog dedicated to accident and safety issues on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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