Bellevue Distracted Driving Accident Attorney | Nationwide Cell Phone Ban Proposed

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Using electronic devices while driving causes the driver to take their eyes and their attention away from the road which often times results in devastating traffic accidents. As a Seattle distracted driving accident lawyer, I am against the use of cell phones or any other electronic devices while operating a vehicle. According to King 5 News, the National Transportation Board (NTB) has issued a recommendation of a nationwide ban against cell phones and other portable electronics being used while operating a motor vehicle. This ban would include both hands free and hand held devices except in emergency situations. This proposal would exceed all other state regulations and laws. All five board members of the NTB has agreed due to the increasing number of cell phone related car accidents seen in recent years.

Bans and regulations on cell phone use within a vehicle is not a new topic. However, in a society where technology is always within arms reach, this nationwide ban could effect a lot of people. This councils urgency in the matter is in response to a horrific crash that occurred in Missouri last year involving texting while driving that killed two young people and injured thirty-eight additional people. Distracted driving had caused this devastating highway pile up and therefore it is the NTB’s mission to reduce distractions by banning electronics and enforcing that ban throughout the country.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident due to the negligence of another, then contact a professional Bellevue distracted driving accident attorney to further discuss your options and legal rights. Using your cell phone, driving while fatigued, or eating while driving is considered distracted driving and it can be a dangerous force on the road. The health and safety of your family is most important at this time and you may need legal representation to ensure that a dangerous accident that was someone else’s fault does not become a financial concern to your or your family. For more information and a free consultation, call me at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.