Being connected has taken the nine to five work day and extended hours from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm only to endanger our families and loved ones traveling the roadways. Simply put, people cannot operate a two ton vehicle and concentrate on recent developments within the corporate world while talking on the phone.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, the issue of cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle is a hot topic. In fact, some states such as California, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have taken affirmative steps to save lives. Said states have passed bills that ban handheld cell phone use while driving.

Most people are guilty of looking down to dial or text message while driving, not realizing the eminent danger and lack of care posed for human life. Automobiles have a false since of security. One of the most dangerous things Americans do we do every day….drive! Heighten the danger with a cell phone distraction and death, vehicle ejections, broken necks, arms, legs and hips.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a careless driver operating a cell phone contact Benson & Bingham. Often times the complete disregard for human life gives rise to punitive damages and criminal punishment.

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