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Distracted Driving

November 28, 2015 By

One of the major problems on roads across the United States is distracted driving and many people believe that the problem is becoming worse.

According to federal estimates, distracted driving is partly or wholly responsible for 16% of all fatal crashes and around 5,000 deaths a year.

Distraction can take many forms, whether it is texting or calling on a cell phone, sending emails, downloading music or changing a CD. The latest research shows that each distraction lasts around 27 seconds which is a long enough time period for an accident to occur.

Those who are most frequently distracted are teens and studies have shown that they are distracted for around a quarter of the time that they are driving. Most of the time it is due to the use of electronic devices but it can also be due to eating or the use of in car technology or simply talking to a passenger.

Even those who text while stopped at a traffic light can still cause distraction once the driver starts to move again as he or she is often not concentrating fully on the road ahead.

If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious accident involving an automobile, motorcycle or truck, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

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Texting and Driving Becoming an Ever-Increasing Problem Among Teens

June 15, 2014 By

According to a recent study conducted by the government on teenage behavior in the United States, texting while driving is still a problem among individuals in that age group and the problem isn’t getting any better. While other worrisome behaviors have seen a decrease in frequency among teens, texting while driving has been on the rise despite the reports of serious injuries and deaths and national ad campaigns intended to educate teens (and others) about the dangers of such behavior.

The government began doing a study of worrisome behavior among teens back in 1991 and has been conducting the study every two years. It has found that while teens are wearing bike helmets and seat belts more frequently they are texting more often when they’re behind the wheel. Spokepersons at the Center for Disease Control, which oversees the study, reported that generally speaking, teenagers have more healthy behavior than was exhibited by teens two decades ago.

41 percent of teenage drivers reported having texted or emailed while driving during the previous month. 37 states were surveyed in this latest study, with the lowest numbers of texting-while-driving teens (32%) found in Massachusetts and the highest number (61%) found in South Dakota.

If you, or someone you know, have been injured or killed in a serious accident involving a distracted driver, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation.

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Nevada Anti-Texting Campaign Has a Long Road Adhead

April 7, 2014 By

Officials in Nevada are calling attention to cell phone use while driving and warning the public not to engage in this extremely dangerous activity.  In a recent article published in the Las Vegas Weekly, the author investigates how this hazard is affecting Nevada roads.

According to the article, Nevada instituted a law in 2012 which imposed a $50 to $250 dollar fine for cell phone use while driving. Enforcement efforts have resulted in citations which have jumped 67% in the last year.  This raises a question: Are authorities discouraging distracted driving by imposing the fines, or do people simply not care?  Are they so wedded to their technology that they will risk not only the fines, but also the well-being of themselves, their passengers, and others on the road, simply to engage in a conversation which can probably wait until later?

There have been numerous public campaigns aimed at putting an end to cell phone use by drivers.  One notable campaign was last year’s “It can wait” anti-texting-while-driving campaign by AT&T.  But the effectiveness of such campaigns is still unproven.

As we enter the month of April, which has been deemed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we would like to remind drivers in Henderson to focus on the road while they drive, and to ask them to please not use their cell phones while operating a vehicle.

The Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little are here to help. If you have been involved in a serious accident, call us at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation. 

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How to Avoid Driving Distracted

March 30, 2014 By

Modern men and woman have lives which are busier than ever. Not only do we have to worry about all of the same kinds of issues which worried our parents, such as paying the bills and raising the kids, but a whole new world opened up when the technology came onto the scene. This technology has certainly helped us, but it has its downsides as well, especially as it relates to distracted driving. Let’s take a look at some ways to keep technology in its place while operating a vehicle.

Plan Your Route In Advance

One of the easiest things you can do to prevent yourself from constantly having to look down at your GPS system while you drive is to plan your route in advance. Plot your route and take a good look at it in order to get a good overall idea of the roads and exits you will take. And if you need to double check the directions, it is better to pull over than to try to drive and read directions at the same time.

Tell Them You’ll Call Them Back

It can be especially tempting to take personal phone calls while driving. But studies show that even talking on a headset increases the chances you will get into an accident. Instead of talking while driving, avoid answering the phone, or tell the caller you will call them back as soon as you get to your destination.

Make a “No Texting” Rule

One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is to text while they drive. There really is no good reason to ever send text messages while operating a vehicle. If you have a passenger in the car with you, you could ask them to send your text for you. But the best bet is, once again, to just send the text after arriving at your final destination.

Distracted driving accidents are increasing as people continue to make technology use part of their driving experience. This is not only dangerous, but it can be deadly. If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car or truck accident, call the Henderson accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little at (702) 699-7500 right away or contact us online, for a free consultation on getting the justice and financial compensation you deserve.

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