It isn’t surprising to anyone that teenagers in America sometimes engage in reckless behavior. But in most instances they live to fight another day. Texting while driving is quickly becoming something of an exception to that notion, however, as serious injuries and deaths resulting from accidents caused by teens texting while behind the wheel is increasing across the country. The number of teens who reported using their cell phone to text or send emails is at an all-time high according to a recent government study overseen by the Centers for Disease Control.
The study looked at other common teenage behavior in addition to texting while driving. The findings indicated that among dangerous behavior, using cell phones to send and receive text messages while operating a motor vehicle was one that was engaged in more frequently than most others.
The study anonymously surveyed 13,000 high school students across the United States and found that Massachusetts had the lowest number of teens (32%) who reported texting while driving during the previous month while South Dakota had the highest number (61%). Interestingly, a spokesperson for the CDC noted that despite the findings, teen behavior is generally healthier than it was 20 years ago.
If you, or a loved one, have been seriously injured or killed in an automobile accident involving a distracted driver, the Boulder City accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little can help you and your family get the compensation that you deserve. Please call us at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation and learn more about your legal rights.
