After a two-day distracted driving summit in which Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reported that 6,000 people died due to distracted driving in 2008, President Barack Obama handed down a presidential order banning all government employees from texting or emailing while behind the wheel. Federal employees will not be allowed to text or email from government…
Terrence Hannah was enjoying a ride on his dirt bike in Florence County, South Carolina (SC) when, suddenly, a 2003 Dodge pick-up truck turned a corner and Terrence slammed into the passenger side door. Terrence was just 20 years old. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family. It’s always so tragic when…
Distracted driving is receiving national attention due to studies conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and other respected institutions highlighting the dangers of texting while driving. This is a prevalent form of distracted driving and the studies show it’s just as dangerous as drunk driving. Our law firm has been on the cutting edge…
If you find yourself in a traffic accident then you are certainly not alone. A traffic accident while driving your car is fairly routine and can happen to anybody at just about anytime. Most car accidents aren’t too serious, with the vehicle suffering more bumps and bruises than any of its occupants, but the risk…
Ray LaHood, the Transportation Secretary didn’t mince words when describing distracted driving. “To put it plainly, distracted driving is a menace to society. Distracted driving is an epidemic and it seems to be getting worse every year.” Bold words, and an accurate description of the situation. The Transportation Department reported that close to 6,000 people…