by Chaikin & Sherman | Jun 28, 2021
Texting While Driving & Car Accidents in Washington, DC Over the course of the past several years, there has been an explosion in cell phone technology. What at one time seemed feats of science fiction are now everyday realities. Throughout the United States and... by Chaikin & Sherman | Oct 29, 2015 | Auto Law
Statistics and stories of tragic accidents make it clear that texting while driving is a negligent and dangerous act. Still, efforts to combat the problem and significantly reduce distraction-related crashes have been sluggish and not as effective as many hoped.... 
by Chaikin & Sherman | Jul 22, 2013 | Auto Law
In April, the Virginia General Assembly overwhelmingly passed HB 1907, which, as of July 1, 2013 made texting and emailing while driving a primary offense. The new statute permits law enforcement officers to pull over and cite drivers for texting while driving without... 
by Chaikin & Sherman | Jul 19, 2022
Distracted driving involves any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road. It is an extremely dangerous behavior that risks other motorists and pedestrians. In fact, according to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor... 
by Chaikin & Sherman | Jul 12, 2022
Using a smartphone while driving is incredibly dangerous and may lead to catastrophic and fatal accidents. In 2020, 3,142 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted drivers. Learn what makes distracted driving so dangerous and why you should think twice...
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