Studies have shown that texting may be more of a danger to the motoring public than drunk drivers. The reason is that both situations can turn ugly in a hurry. However with texting and the explosion of the mobile communication devices more and more people are using cell phones while driving for e-mail, MMS, and the sheer numbers are astounding.
Given the growth of mobile communication devices and the tendency of technology communications to the instantaneous , we have become a "connected" society. While that is good in many aspects it is disastrous when driving.
That is not to say that drunk driving accidents are not a radical and dangerous problem in Texas -they are. The point is that there are many more people texting, e-mailing and not paying attention to the road then there are intoxicated drivers. Which leads to a conclusion that texting may be ultimately more dangerous to society than drinking when driving.
We have laws protecting us from drivers who have consumed too much alcohol and those laws tend to be fairly strict. However when it comes to distracted driving we are much less regulated and it has become a huge problem.
America needs a national standard for mobile communication devices to protect Americans. The hodgepodge of laws in different cities and different states makes it very difficult to enforce the statutes and educate the public on what conduct is acceptable and what is not.
Please support distracted driving legislation based on a uniform national standard.
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas personal injury lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Texas drunk driving accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
