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Most cell phones, which are a distraction themselves, now come with keypads that allow you to compose and read text messages on your phone. Some estimates indicate that this distraction is far worse than carrying on a verbal conversation on a <a href="auto_accident_cellphones.html">cell phone</a>.</p> <h3>Texting and the Workplace</h3> <p>Text messaging is quickly overtaking talking on cell phones as the most distracting electronic activity. Many people feel that its ease of use and convenience makes it acceptable to use during the morning and evening commute as a way to get more work done. Many states allow litigation against cell phone users who conduct business on the phone if they cause an accident. These laws may also apply to work related texting if an accident occurs.</p> <h3>Dangers of Texting</h3> <p>While driving while talking on the cell phone is a considerable distraction, studies, like the one from researchers at the University of Utah, show that texting is a far more dangerous distraction than cell phones. The study indicates that while drivers can divide their attention when talking on the phone and driving, when they are texting, they have to switch their attention from the road to the device. The time it takes to focus from one thing to the other causes dangerous lags in reaction time. The study also shows:</p> <ul> <li>Brake reaction times doubled when texting over driving only</li> <li>Observations of surroundings were almost 15 greater driving only than when texting</li> <li>Drivers who text actually close in on vehicles in front of them, from approximately 34 meters to 29</li> </ul> <p>The fact is most drivers who are texting are simply adding distractions to other distractions, compounding the danger to themselves and other drivers.</p> <h3>Curbing Driver Distractions</h3> <p>A massive media campaign against <strong>driving and texting</strong> is geared toward frightening young people to avoid the dangers. Along with these public service ads, many states are adopting tough laws against texting. Florida doesn't currently have a law, but at least one proposed bill was introduced in the legislature in 2010. The problem with these laws where they are on the books is with enforcement. Most provisions make texting a secondary offense, meaning that you cannot be pulled over just for texting, but only for other driver infractions. </p> <p>While proving that someone is distracted is often difficult, the facts may be brought to bear in a <a href="personal_injury.html">personal injury</a> or <a href="wrongful_death_claims.html">wrongful death lawsuit</a> after a car or <a href="truck_accident_lawsuits.html">truck accident</a>. All drivers have a responsibility to pay attention to the road and the other vehicles around them. Driver distractions of any sort are dangerous habits and put you and other innocent people in peril. </p> <p>If you suffered injury in a car accident in the Orlando area, please <a href="contact.html">contact</a> a <a href="attorneys.html">Florida car accident lawyer</a> at Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. 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