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Is Texting and Driving Illegal in Florida?

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 4/25/2013

Manuel Belisario Bonet never got to finish his text message. The 29-year-old Tampa resident died in November following a single vehicle car crash in St. Petersburg. The incident occurred when Bonet was driving on Gandy...more

Despite The Risks, Distracted Driving Is Still On The Rise

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 4/8/2013

Distracted drivers endanger not only themselves, but also occupants of other vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk. With the rising popularity of smartphones, the problem only continues to get worse....more

Study Finds Adults Text Behind The Wheel More Than Teens

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 4/1/2013

Often there is a push for the promotion of safe driving habits among teenagers in Alabama and the rest of the nation. In recent years, there has been a very significant focus on texting while driving among teenagers. However,...more

The Dangers of Texting and Driving

by Michael Barasch | Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC on 3/7/2013

Everyone, it seems, is plugged into a cell phone or tablet, texting, talking and surfing the web. But when misused, the convenience of ubiquitous communication can quickly become a menace, particularly if a driver decides to...more

Alabama Drivers Continue To Find New Distractions On The Road

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 12/1/2012

Distracted driving is an ever-growing and ever-evolving issue as new technology is developed to prevent drivers in Alabama from focusing on just driving. First, cellphones came along, and with them new distractions like...more

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