One in Four U.S. Car Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use While Driving


Posted April 25, 2018 by Ohare-LawFirm

Personal injury attorney Tim O’Hare steers drivers to free Distracted Driving Online Safety Course hosted by the National Safety Council April 15 to 21

 
[b]Dallas, Texas[/b] – Personal injury lawyer Tim O’Hare believes any month is the right month to take a refresher course on how to replace distracted driving habits with solid, safe driving practices. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, O’Hare and the National Safety Council direct motorists’ attention to the Council’s free 45-minute online driving safety course from April 15 through April 21.

“We truly care about our clients, and we fight hard for them – like they are members of our own family,” says O’Hare. As a professional who has worked for many injured clients, O’Hare wants to reiterate the dangers of driving while distracted, whether it is due to cell phone use or other diversions. The U.S. statistics are staggering:

• 64% of car accidents involved motorists distracted by cell phones
• Almost 421,000 people suffered injuries in accidents by distracted drivers
• Over 78% of these distracted drivers were texting
• Texting and driving causes a motorist to spend 400% less time paying attention to the road than alert drivers do

This public health concern, which claimed 40,000 lives last year in the U.S., prompted lawmakers in Texas and elsewhere to pass new laws restricting cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle. It is illegal in Texas and beyond to text while driving.

“This course is an excellent safety resource for all drivers, but can be especially useful for teenage drivers. If you have young drivers in your home, consider signing them up to take this course,” says O’Hare.

To sign up for the free course, register here safetyserve.com/ddam.

[b]About the Law Offices of Tim O’Hare[/b]

At the Law Offices of Tim O’Hare, we have successfully resolved many kinds of Personal Injury cases for clients throughout Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and across the United States since the firm was founded. Our attorneys have an average of over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury Law, and we are passionate about helping clients and fighting for their rights. Tim O’Hare, our founder, has been recognized by D Magazine as one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas.
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Last Updated April 25, 2018