High School Students Pledge Not to Text and Drive

No texting while driving is a campaign promise that students attending American Senior High are making this school year. Organized by a teacher at this school, Ms. Hantman, this safety measure is being taken seriously by students during the entire school year, and hopefully for years to come. This school is among many, which teach children to drive responsibly and not to text while behind the wheel. Children are being encouraged to go to the website www.itcanwait.com in order to pledge their allegiance to the idea of saving lives by not texting while driving. According to statistics, texting while driving is so common that it has increased the chances of being involved in a car accident by more than 20 percent.  Injuries and deaths are not uncommon due to driver negligence, including driving while texting. And, this is a serious crime, if someone is found guilty of injuring or even killing someone because they were texting from their hand held devices while on the road. Miami car accident lawyer at Gerson and Schwartz, PA, have seen numerous cases involving catastrophic injuries or and death, which resulted from individuals who refused to turn off their phones and pay attention to their driving, responsibly.

Anyone can become distracted by a text message. Adults and young drivers, alike need to wake up and realize that within a second their lives can change, as well as can the lives of anybody they hit while driving and texting. It only takes a brief text, and a second’s glance at one’s smart phone to take their attention off the traffic in front of them. Personal injury attorneys who are experienced at handling auto accidents and injuries involving gross negligence can seek monetary awards for clients who have been harmed or killed. Family members can seek restitution in a court of law with the assistance of a professional law firm who is familiar with injury cases.

Conveniently located in the greater the Miami personal injury law firm of Gerson and Schwartz PA, is highly recognized for its trial skills and due diligence in the arena of personal injury. Any kind of accident or injury case can be handled with swift expertise and care.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of an auto accident due to driving and texting or any other form of negligent driving behavior, contact Gerson & Schwartz, today for a free consultation at 1 (877)475-2905 or info@gslawusa.com. We are here to help you no matter what the need. More schools should encourage students not text and drive.

Sources: CBS Miami.com