Text Messages, Distracted Driving

Colorado’s Texting and Driving Laws

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law on 2/24/2025

As a car accident lawyer in Colorado, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting and driving. Distracted driving, particularly involving mobile devices, remains a significant threat to road safety in...more

Michigan Adopts Distracted Driving Legislation

Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/16/2023

On June 7th, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed distracted driving legislation, making Michigan the 26th state to adopt some form of distracted driving/hands-free driving legislation. The signing ceremony was held at...more

What GA Employers Need To Know About The Hands-Free Driving Law

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 7/3/2018

The Hands-Free Georgia Act took effect on July 1. Georgia has joined a number of states in prohibiting certain actions related to cell phone use while driving. This new law comes after Georgia saw more than 1,500 people...more

Georgia Bans Hand-Held Devices While Driving

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 5/15/2018

Georgia has become one of 16 states in the country that bans the use of hand-held devices while driving. Governor Nathan Deal signed “Hands-Free Georgia Act” (House Bill 673) into law on May 2, 2018. The new law takes effect...more

Texas Passes Ban on Texting While Driving

Littler on 6/23/2017

On June 6, 2017, Texas became the 47th state to enact a state-wide ban on texting while driving. The new law (HR 62) prohibits drivers from reading, writing or sending electronic messages unless the vehicle is stopped. It...more

Texting and Driving – The Evolving Theories of Liability

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 3/9/2017

Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents and fatalities in the United States. In 2014 alone, Pennsylvania saw more than 13,964 crashes involving a distracted driver, including 49...more