Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, released a study showing both pedestrian and bicyclist death rates from distracted driving had increased from 2005-2010.
Teen driving has been a concern for parents since the automobile first became mainstream in the 1920s. The majority of states adopted the minimum age of 16 by the 1940s, and the thought of allowing a teenager to drive one of those vehicles had to be frightening—even without a radio in the cabin to distract
Geoffrey Soriano Prosecutor for Somerset County played the role of a parent and distracted driver during an EndDD.org presentation given by Joel Feldman. A local high school student, Abby plays his daughter and practices speaking up for her safety. The role play is used to help adults and teens understand the excuses that given by
Joel Feldman, Esq and other legal experts talk about why distracted driving lawsuits will continue to increase in PA and across the country. Read the story in the September 10th edition of the Legal Intelligencer.
Joel Feldman, EndDD.org founder, was awarded the American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2013 Pro Bono Award by AAJ president Mary Alice McClarty for his work to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Also receiving an award was Jeff Weinstein of Texas, who has undertaken the EndDD program and has volunteered his time
State Farm has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson as part of it’s Celebrate My Drive program which promotes safe driving among teens. The Celebrate My Drive program is encouraging teens to make positive choices as they start driving and to get involved in the program and their school and community could win two (2) grand
Distracted driving usually brings images of drivers texting, talking, or tapping a smart phone or other device, not nodding off. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, however, are telling us fatigue is the leading cause of distracted driving crashes and near-crashes, and these tired-driver crashes are happening ten times more often than was estimated
While distracted driving, particularly involving cell phone use, has become a nationwide if not international issue, distracted walking has received less focus. Yet we know that with the number of people driving distracted today, it is all the more important that pedestrians exercise the utmost of safety while walking and especially when crossing streets.
In a powerful 35 minute documentary, the stories of 4 families devastated by texting crashes are told. “From one second to the next” is AT&T’s latest video documentary in its fight to stop texting while driving. It will be a tremendous asset in the fight to stop texting while driving. AT&T continues to be a
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