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Lesson Learned: Motorist Hits Freight Train While Using Cellphone to Send Text Message

There are many ways to get distracted nowadays while driving. As a public service, we urge consumers to focus on their driving instead of their cellphones, MP3 players and other gadgets. An article today on the CBS News site proves the point: Eugene, Oregon police reported that Robert Gillespie crashed into a freight train after using his cell phone to send a text message while driving. Apparently, Gillespie tried to brake for the train, but it was too close by the time he looked up from his cell phone.

Gillespie was charged with drunken driving and careless driving. His injuries were described as not life threatening, and no members of the train crew were hurt. We assume Gillespie learned a lesson.

The automobile accident attorneys at D’Amore & Associates in Oregon and Washington understand what a significant effect an auto accident can have on your life. It can range from the inconvenience of being without a vehicle, to permanent catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious car accident in Oregon or Washington, contact us for a free consultation at one of our offices in Portland, Bend, or Vancouver.

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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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