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We Must Be Patient in Our Efforts Against Distracted Driving | Teens Against Distracted Driving

Efforts to stop people from texting while driving will take time. We have to learn from efforts to stop drunk driving, that it takes years for users to change their habits. We have taken good first steps, now lets continue the march. Help us stop texting while driving Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Courts Attempting to Convict Man of Manslaughter in Texting While Driving Accident | Teens Against Distracted Driving

A 2007 California bicyclist is injured by a driver while impaired and texting. The courts are moving to convict him of manslaughter. He will likely have to do jail time. Are you heading for the same fate?

Read about the bicyclist texting while driving case

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Manslaughter Charges for Texting While Driving | Teens Against Distracted Driving

California juries are finding drivers guilty of manslaughter for texting while driving their vehicles. Can it happen to you?

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Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

California Drivers and the Dangers of Distracted Driving | Teens Against Distracted Driving

Texting, drugs and distracted driving can be very dangerous to all of us on the road. Read this article on the increasing danger for distracted drivers in California, the consequences and sad endings for the injured and driver alike.

The article on the increasing dangers of driving in California

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Metrolink Train Accident in California Caused By Texting Engineer | Teens Against Distracted Driving

California Metrolink train transportation accident was related to texting by the engineer. Metrolink and other train operators are updating operational safety standards and modernizing travel cars in the event of an accident.

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Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Woman Almost Killed By Texting Driver | Teens Against Distracted Driving

Near accident with workman on the side of the road is barely avoided and caused by texting driver. Read this harrowing story of a deadly accident averted by the efforts of a passing driver.

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Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Bill to Ban Texting While Driving Fails to Pass in South Dakota | Teens Against Distracted Driving

South Dakota attempted to join the fight against texting while driving by trying to pass a bill in the House this week. Unfortunately, the bill fell short by four votes.

Continue reading this story on why opponents did not want to pass the texting while driving ban at Straight Talk Law.

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Teenager Dies in Suspected Texting While Driving Accident | Teens Against Distracted Driving

Last month Eric Helm, a teenager from Grand Rapids, Michigan died in a car accident when his car swerved into oncoming traffic. Authorities did not know what the cause of the accident was until they investigated further. You might be able to guess what the cause of this tragic and unfortunate accident was.

Read more about this texting car accident at Straight Talk Law.

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Texting While Driving Loophole In Maryland Needs To Be Fixed | Teens Against Distracted Driving

There is a problem with the Maryland law on the ban of texting while driving. The law states that a person cannot send a text message or an email while driving their car. That’s all well and good but there is one small problem which creates one large loophole for Maryland drivers.

Find out more about the texting while driving loophole problem and read the rest of this article at Straight Talk Law.

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.

Minnesota Teens Encouraged To Participate in Anti-Texting While Driving Contest | Teens Against Distracted Driving

AAA Minnesota/Iowa and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are encouraging and reaching out to Minnesota high school students to enter in an anti-texting while driving contest. They are being asked to create a 30 second TV advertisement that will be aired in the Spring. The challenge is described as giving teenagers the chance to help spread the word to their friends and community about the dangers of texting while driving.

Learn more about thetexting while driving awareness contest at Straight Talk Law.

Teens Against Distracted Driving was founded by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Jason Epstein who is also the founder of the Seattle law firm Straight Talk Law.