Articles Tagged with DISTRACTED DRIVING

The Dangers of Texting and Driving in Coastal and Eastern North Carolina

August 9, 2024 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

As lawyers practicing in coastal North Carolina, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting while IS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING GROSS NEGLIGENCE IN NC? driving. This seemingly innocuous habit has become a leading cause of accidents on our state’s roads, endangering drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists alike.

Today, we’ll delve deeper into the specific perils of texting and driving along North Carolina’s coast and in its eastern counties, including Jacksonville, Greenville, Morehead City, New Bern, and Atlantic Beach.

A Crisis on Our Coastlines

Is Texting While Driving Reckless Driving?

November 15, 2020 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

There’s a reason why texting while driving is illegal in North Carolina. TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS NEGLIGENT

It’s incredibly dangerous, predictably resulting in car accidents, wrongful death claims, and lives ruined.

The National Highway Traffic Administration or “NHTSA” estimates “distracted driving,” which includes texting while driving, accounts for a substantial number of accident-related fatalities on our highways.