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In California, texting while driving behavior increases after ban
Did texting/tweeting play a role in plastic surgeon’s death?
In Los Angeles, police are investigating the accident that killed local celebrity plastic surgeon Frank Ryan, including the chance texting/tweeting from his phone may have been involved. According to the Associated Press, Ryan's last post on Twitter was at 4:10 p.m....
NASCAR driver helps promote anti-texting campaign
The Missouri State Highway Patrol launched their campaign calling for drivers to stay off cell phones and PDAs while behind the wheel, and they've recruited NASCAR driver Colin Braun to help promote it. Braun's #16 car sported the new anti-texting logo on Saturday at...
Washington state banks nearly $100,000 on new distracted driving law in 28 days
Updated numbers from Washington state's distracted driving law: As of July 8, the Washington State Patrol has issued 736 citations for talking and 43 for texting behind the wheel. At $124 per ticket, that means the state has banked nearly $100,000 in 28 days. The...
Washington state’s cell phone and driving ban has led to 670 citations between June 10 and July 1
Close to 670 drivers state wide in Washington have been ticketed and fined $124 for talking on handheld phones or texting behind the wheel. It seems more Washingtonians are talking while driving, or at least it's easier to catch than those texting. The State Patrol...
New distracted driving PSA released
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials released a public service announcement today that features the voice of a 16-year old from the District of Columbia.
B.C. Drunk Driving and Texting Accident Kills 1| Washington Auto Accident Attorneys
Drunk driving alone accounts for a significant number of auto accidents and fatalities each year. Being a Seattle car accident attorney and Bellevue wrongful death lawyer, I have witnessed the consequences of intoxicated driving and the impact it has on the families...
Teens and Texting – The Consequences of Distracted Driving
TADD found Jason Epstein was on a local TV program, New Day Northwest to discuss the dangers of texting while driving. You can watch the video below. New Day Northwest - The Dangers of Texting While Driving
Teens Against Distracted Driving: Founder on Q13 Fox
Watch to Jason Epstein on Q13 Fox's "Crimebusters" discuss texting while driving.
Do hands-free devices make for safer drivers?
Absolutely not, says one University of Utah researcher. Washington state goes hands free tomorrow, with fines for talking or texting while driving amounting to $125. David Strayer is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah. His new concern is the iPad,...
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Jason Epstein speaks to KIRO 7 News in aftermath of tragic accident
Jason Epstein, founder of Teens Against Distracted Driving, speaks to KIRO 7 News about a tragic accident that King County deputies believe was caused by distracted driving. Jason discusses the legal status of looking at a phone while driving, and pleads with viewers...
About TADD
Teens Against Distracted Driving was created by Jason Epstein, a personal injury attorney in Bellevue.
You can find more information about Jason’s work at Premier Law Group.
Contact Jason at: 206-285-1743 or email Jason@premierlawgroup.com
