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Whether you know someone who texts on the road or have been guilty of the practice yourself, the personal injury attorneys at Gregory S. Young Co., LPA in Cincinnati, OH, want everyone to be aware of the dangers of texting and driving. After 30 years of experience, they know just how devastating cellphone-related crashes are for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and their loved ones.  

Here’s what happens when drivers engage in texting: 

  • Distracted Driving: Texting refocuses drivers’ attention and lengthens their reaction time when steering, accelerating, and braking. Drivers who can’t resist the urge to text should turn their phones off or place them in the glove compartment before they even start the engine.
  • personal injury attorneyPersonal Injury: Personal injury attorneys know that inattentive driving for just a few seconds can cause catastrophic auto crashes. Each day, there are more than eight deaths and 1,161 instances of personal injury from distracted driving crashes, including texting while driving. Since 2010, during every moment of daylight, about 660,000 drivers in the United States are using electronic devices or smartphones while they drive.
  • Criminal Convictions: Texting while driving is illegal in Ohio. First convictions for drivers under 18 result in $150 fines and 60-day driver’s license suspensions. For drivers age 18 and older, the offense can be added to another driving violation, and the penalty is about $150.

At Gregory S. Young Co., LPA, their personal injury attorneys offer zealous and compassionate representation to individuals hurt in auto crashes. These devoted legal professionals will not rest until they achieve the best possible outcome for you.

If a texting driver causes an auto crash that injures you in Ohio or Kentucky, contact Gregory S. Young Co., LPA. Call (513) 721-1077 any day and at any time to reach a personal injury attorney. Visit the firm’s website to learn more about their legal team.

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