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Posted On: August 15, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Salt Lake City Accident Caused By Text Messaging

Date: August 14, 2009
Location: 700 East and 550 South, Salt Lake City
Type: Text message accident, Salt Lake City car accident

Utah’s new texting and driving ban could be put to the test after a Utah car accident that occurred in downtown Salt Lake City this weekend. According to KSL News, a 49-year woman was driving her car erratically for blocks. Witnesses say she was text-messaging behind the wheel and was obviously distracted. Around 600 South, she suddenly changed lanes and crashed into a parked car. The crash caused her car to flip upside down. She was able to escape the car on her own with injuries. Thankfully, no one else was hurt in this accident, although there was significant property damage. Authorities are currently investigating the accident, and believe alcohol and text-messaging played a role in the accident. If text-messaging was a factor, this will be one of the first cases under the new texting and driving ban that came into effect in May.

Texting and driving is becoming a serious problem around the country. A recent texting and driving study conducted by Virginia Tech found that drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident than drivers who do not. Consider the facts: studies have found that drivers who text-message face a reduced reaction time of 35%, which is almost double the 12% reduced reaction time of drunk drivers. Text-messaging is becoming the nation’s deadliest driving distraction. Please consider your own safety and that of your passengers and fellow commuters. Do not text and drive under any circumstances. For more information on texting and driving statistics, read the article “Texting and Driving is More Dangerous Than Drinking and Driving” in the Christensen Law Firm’s personal injury online library.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to another driver’s negligent driving, you are entitled to compensation for your damages. The Utah personal injury lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm are experts Utah accident and injury law, and successfully represent injured persons across the Wasatch Front. For a free consultation, contact us at 801.506.0800. Together, we will ensure you receive the settlement you deserve.

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