Maryland Bus Accidents and Truck Accidents May Be Reduced by Phone Ban for Commercial Drivers

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and other handheld devices by commercial drivers. Such regulations could help reduce the number of serious injuries sustained from truck accidents or bus accidents in Maryland and throughout the United States. Read more

Distracted Driving Could Account for Up to 30% of Auto Accidents

According to the findings of a new study, more than a quarter of all auto accidents are likely caused by distracted drivers, who are often using cell phones and other electronic devices. Read more

Accident Lawsuit Claims Driver Was Updating Facebook While Driving

According to allegations raised in a recently filed auto accident lawsuit, a woman who struck and killed a 70-year old man while driving through Chicago’s south-side was updating her Facebook page at the time of the crash, highlighting the risks associated with mobile phone use while driving. Read more

Study: Cell Phones and Texting Cause 28% of all Auto Accidents

A recent study by the National Safety Council estimates that more than a quarter of all auto accidents in the U.S. could be prevented if people did not talk on their cell phones or send text messages while driving. The study comes as the federal transportation administration enacted a ban this week for text messaging by truck drivers and bus drivers. Read more