When Truckers Choose to Text While Driving

DALLAS, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Truck drivers are in control of a very powerful machine when on the road. In recognition of this, and for the protection of truck drivers and others around them, lawmakers have throughout the years enforced safety guidelines to prevent them from negligently putting themselves or others at risk. A major piece of federal legislation was passed in recent years to deal with the problem of truck drivers using cell phones while on the road. Because even by simply reaching for a cell phone, truck drivers triple their risk of becoming involved in an accident, federal transportation officials saw it only fitting that such a potentially life saving measure be enacted.

Interstate truck drivers face cellphone ban on Jan. 3

"Beginning Jan. 3, interstate drivers will face stiff federal penalties if they are caught gabbing on a hand-held cellphone. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the measure is needed because commercial drivers who reach for or dial a cellphone while driving are far more likely to be involved in a crash."

For more information about the truck driver cell phone ban, please visit http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/interstate-truck-drivers-face-cellphone-ban-on-jan/article_c2e61739-c27c-5f8f-ac54-0b5adf902a9f.html.

Sadly, a number of truck drivers have since failed to adhere to the rules, and regularly use their cell phones while in operation of an 18 wheeler vehicle. A recent news team investigation caught several truck drivers in the act of talking and even texting on their cell phones while driving on major highways. The Department of Transportation says that thousands of citations were issued to truck drivers caught using their cell phones last year.

Truck Drivers Texting While Driving Caught on Tape

"According to the Department of Transportation, nearly 16,000 truckers were ticketed for using their cell phones last year, but only four of those were suspended and taken out of service, WABC reported."

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/04/truck-drivers-texting-while-driving-caught-on-tape/ 

Say the Dallas truck accident attorneys of the law firm of Eberstein & Witherite, this problem borders on an epidemic. "The number of lives put at stake by the careless actions of these truck drivers is frightening."

Those who have been injured in truck wrecks linked to truck driver cell phone use have legal options for holding truck drivers responsible for their negligence. The Eberstein & Witherite firm fights to get justice for injured accident victims in these matters. Anyone who has been injured in a Texas trucking accident or survivors of those killed as a result of an accident involving truck driver negligence is eligible to receive a free case evaluation from the firm. Those who need help can contact the Dallas truck injury lawyers today to request a free case review by visiting http://www.ewtruckwrecklaw.com. 

Media Contact: Brian Eberstein, Eberstein & Witherite Truck Wreck Lawyers, 866-848-7908, [email protected]

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