Distracted

Louisiana Enacts New Traffic Laws to Combat Distracted Driving and Enhance Road Safety

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Three new traffic laws began enforcement Friday, including a significant measure aimed at reducing distracted driving, which is responsible for approximately 3,300 fatalities annually on U.S. roads, according to federal transportation data. The updated legislation, a centerpiece of State Rep. Brian Glorioso’s advocacy efforts, marks a decade-long attempt to address this pressing issue. Rep. Glorioso emphasized the goals of the new law: to improve roadway safety, decrease serious accidents, and ultimately lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers. Glorioso’s initiative builds upon an existing Louisiana regulation that prohibits the use of … Read more

Osceola County Champions Hands-Free Driving Law to Combat Distracted Driving Menace

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — In an effort to combat the escalating issue of distracted driving, leaders in Osceola County are advocating for stricter laws that would prohibit the use of handheld devices while driving throughout Florida. The proposed legislation, currently making its way through the Florida Senate, aims to make Florida a hands-free state. Local officials recently passed a resolution in support of the legislation, reflecting their commitment to improving road safety. The move comes after a noticeable rise in traffic incidents attributed to drivers distracted by electronic devices. Community support for the bill is … Read more

Families and AAA Texas Rally for Stringent Distracted Driving Legislation at State Capitol

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Austin, Texas – In an emotional appeal at the state Capitol, AAA Texas joined grieving families to urge legislative action on distracted driving laws. The group convened to push for the passage of a robust hands-free bill, an effort aimed at reducing the alarming incidents caused by distracted drivers. At the rally, heartbroken parents and relatives shared harrowing stories of loss and despair, humanizing the statistics of road fatalities linked to distractions. Their testimonies illustrated a disturbing trend, which they hope can be reversed with stricter driving legislation. The proposed hands-free legislation would forbid drivers … Read more

$21.3 Million Verdict in Tractor Trailer Collision Case: Los Angeles Jury Awards Woman for Distracted Driving Incident

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles County jury has awarded $21.3 million to Leila Miyamoto, a woman who suffered severe spinal injuries after her car was hit from behind by a tractor trailer. The decision came after a riveting courtroom battle that pitted some of the nation’s top trial lawyers against each other. The trial, which was meticulously recorded by Courtroom View Network, began on January 17. Miyamoto’s legal team argued that the driver of the Services Group of America truck was distracted and fatigued, leading to the 2016 crash as Miyamoto was stopped, … Read more