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10/8/2009
Shelly M. Leeke
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Disturbing Texting & Driving Video Sheds Light on Seriousness of the Issue

With technology literally right at our fingertips every waking minute, it can be hard to resist a quick text or cell phone call while behind the wheel. With temptation, as we know can also come danger. An epidemic of distracted driving has resulted in more accidents all over the country. South Carolina is not excluded. I have several recent cases where my client's suffered serious injuries because a negligent driver who caused the accident while text messaging. From a lawyer's perspective, phone records are evidence that will be used against the at fault driver in an accident case. Phone records show if and to whom a driver was speaking or texting when the accident occurred. This means that if you cause an accident while texting and driving, it almost certainly will be used against you in a subsequent personal injury case.

At least four states have passed or pending legislation that poses serious fines for driving while texting (DWT). I watched a video on YouTube yesterday that is quite disturbing and graphic, but certainly will drive the point home of the dangers of distracted driving. I've posted the link here, but just a warning, this video is not for everyone, and I certainly do not advocate young children watching it. By way of background, this is from a UK public service commercial, filmed by students showing a deadly accident caused by a driver while under the influence of text messaging behind the wheel.

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Accidents Involving Children & Minors

10/6/2009
Shelly M. Leeke
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Kids Face Greater Risk of Spinal Injuries In Auto Accidents

Children under the age of 12 are more likely to suffer a spinal injury in an automobile accident than minors ages 12-18, a recent study shows. In fact, younger children are seven times more likely to suffer a spinal injury. This may reflect the inadequacy of the seat belt "fit" on small kids due to their small size. Most rear seat passengers are under the age of 18. Yet, reports show that rear seats tend to be too long for most kids, causing them to slouch over so their knees reach past the front of the seat. To help with the problem, parents are advised to use a booster seat to help the child fit more securely in a seat belt until the child can sit comfortably with their knees reaching over the front of the seat, or unti they are around 4 feet 9 inches tall.
The research is from a report in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

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Pedestrian Accidents

10/6/2009
Shelly M. Leeke
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John's Island Man Struck & Killed by Car While Assisting Motorist

Date: October, 2009
Location: John's Island, South Carolina
Type: Pedestrian Accident, Car Accident

The importance of roadside safety and awareness is made even clearer by the devastating loss of 24-year-old Aubrey Heyward of Johns Island. While on the way to work for a new job he was to start on Monday, he saw a disabled vehicle in a ditch on the side of the road. While he was stopped trying to get medical assistance for the driver of the vehicle, an oncoming car hit him, causing fatal injuries.

Shelly Leeke Law Firm extends its' sympathy to the family of Mr. Heyward. Read the Full Story of this kind act that ended tragically.

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