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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.

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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.

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.

High School Student Creates Powerful Anti-Texting While Driving Public Service Announcement | Teens Against Distracted Drivers

Alex Calderon, a high school teenager from Colorado, created a powerful anti-texting while driving public service announcement that she entered into a state-wide contest. Her video was not only chosen as the winner, but is also being aired on cable television and has caused many to get ‘teary-eyed.’

Watch the anti-texting while driving public service announcement here.

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 Paralyzed As Result of Texting While Driving Accident | Teens Against Distracted Driving

Loretta Strong knows first hand the dangers associated with texting and driving. Loretta and her husband were involved in a car accident with a teenager in Indiana in 2008. While the texting while driving teenager only walked away with a fine, Loretta suffered an injury that would change her life forever.

Read more about Loretta and her accident involving a
texting while driving teenager 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.