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More States Pass Legislation Prohibiting Texting While Driving - When Will Oklahoma Follow Suit?

May 25, 2010 @ 03:42 PM — by Andrew Campbell

As experienced Oklahoma personal injury lawyers, we have seen the devastating consequences of negligent and inattentive driving. Despite the inherent difficulties in the enforcement of texting while driving legislation, this is an important issue that needed to be addressed by the Oklahoma legislature.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident involving a negligent, inattentive driver, please contact the lawyers of Nix Law Group for a free consultation.

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Texting While Driving a Leading Cause of Preventable Motor Vehicle Accidents in Oklahoma

May 16, 2010 @ 09:25 PM — by Jacob Diesselhorst

 

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 28 percent of all car crashes - or 1.6 million per year - are caused by cell phone use, either talking or texting.  So far 25 states have banned texting while driving.  Oklahoma should follow suit and pass laws that will make it illegal to send an electronic message to a friend while behind the wheel of a car, truck or other motor vehicle in Oklahoma.