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Distracted Drivers in Auto Accidents

The research group Consumer Reports and the U.S. Department of Transportation teamed up recently for a summit on the consequences of distracted driving.  While talking or texting on a cell phone is probably the most common source of distraction for drivers these days, loud music and loud conversations among passengers, children, and even pets can all take a driver’s focus away from the road.  In fact, the Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would outlaw driving with a pet on the lap.
Among the speakers at the summit was U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, as well as victims of serious accidents caused by distracted drivers.  According to LaHood, in 2009 there were 5,474 deaths and 450,000 serious injuries related to distracted driving.

Click here to watch a full video of the distracted driving summit.

About the <span>Author</span>

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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