Tag: Cell Phones
Motorcyclist dies after being struck by pickup in intersection
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. All it takes is a glance down to something in your car. Or a cell phone call that proves distracting. Or a sleepy haze that prompts nodding off. Any of these things can cause an accident.…
Crashes reveal drivers are still hung up on their cellphones
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. As you sit at a red light and watch car after car turn in front of you, how many of the drivers do you expect to be holding a phone to their ear? A new federal…
Federal agency proposes ban on using cellphones while driving
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Florida's lack of a ban on cellphone use while driving may change. A federal agency has proposed an almost total ban on the use of cellphones and other electronic devices behind the wheel, hoping that this…
Electronic devices causing many teen car crashes
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. It's common knowledge that more teenagers die because of car accidents than any other means, and a recent study attempting to delve into the factors indicates that the use of electronic devices while driving is distracting…
City becomes first to totally ban cellphone use while driving
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. You've probably heard about studies that show distracted driving is a huge problem in this country. Drivers chatting away on their cellphone or checking their email on their mobile device sometimes cause car accidents. Some states…
