Joel Feldman, Esq and other legal experts talk about why distracted driving lawsuits will continue to increase in PA and across the country. Read the story in the September 10th edition of the Legal Intelligencer.
Joel Feldman, EndDD.org founder, was awarded the American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2013 Pro Bono Award by AAJ president Mary Alice McClarty for his work to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Also receiving an award was Jeff Weinstein of Texas, who has undertaken the EndDD program and has volunteered his time
State Farm has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson as part of it’s Celebrate My Drive program which promotes safe driving among teens. The Celebrate My Drive program is encouraging teens to make positive choices as they start driving and to get involved in the program and their school and community could win two (2) grand
Distracted driving usually brings images of drivers texting, talking, or tapping a smart phone or other device, not nodding off. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, however, are telling us fatigue is the leading cause of distracted driving crashes and near-crashes, and these tired-driver crashes are happening ten times more often than was estimated
While distracted driving, particularly involving cell phone use, has become a nationwide if not international issue, distracted walking has received less focus. Yet we know that with the number of people driving distracted today, it is all the more important that pedestrians exercise the utmost of safety while walking and especially when crossing streets.
In a powerful 35 minute documentary, the stories of 4 families devastated by texting crashes are told. “From one second to the next” is AT&T’s latest video documentary in its fight to stop texting while driving. It will be a tremendous asset in the fight to stop texting while driving. AT&T continues to be a
Chambers said he was inspired by recent laws on texting and driving and wanted to highlight other activities that are equally as dangerous but have not received the same attention. “Technically Almost Legal” is currently being used as part of the Student Awareness Initiative. This video is used to make the point that even if we follow applicable laws (prohibiting texting and hand held cell phone use depending on the jurisdiction) we can still be distracted. And even if something is not illegal it can be dangerous.
“What distractions would you give up to save your child’s life?” In our 30 second PSA we target parents and their distracted driving behaviors.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood’s blog article of Feb. 22, 2011 reprinted as follows: A father asks: “Listen to Casey’s story, share it, and commit to driving safer” Today, I’m proud to present the first video in our Faces of Distracted Driving series submitted by a member of the public. When I first watched this
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