Gold, Khourey and Turak have partnered with WTRF (Wheeling, WV) over the last several years, building awareness around the dangers of distracted driving.
WTRF reports that one in every four accidents are caused by texting and driving. Statistics show that about 1.6 million crashes every year are caused by cell phone use. The car accident lawyers at Gold, Khourey and Turak work with residents from all over the Ohio Valley (Wheeling, Steubenville, St. Clairsville, Moundsville) that are victims of car and truck accidents. The dangers of texting while operating a motor vehicle don’t only affect those in their vehicle, but everyone on the road. The personal injury lawyers at Gold, Khourey and Turak know that prevention is the best way to cut down on car accidents.
Building awareness around the dangers of distracted driving is important to start with young drivers. Over thirty students from the Ohio Valley are going to help in the crusade. After discussing as a group, the students offered some great insight into how they could help the cause.
Tell the person that’s texting you, “Hey, I will get back to you when I get there.” Me getting to my destination safely is more important than replying to your text message or calling you back on the phone.
Badyn Woodford – Sophomore at St. Clairsville High School
Listen to the radio. Stay focused. Keep looking forward, rather than trying to text and be connected to your friends.
Kora Anderson – Paden City, West Virginia
WTRF will be airing commercials throughout the year featuring the students of the Ohio Valley. The message is clear, distracted driving puts everyone in danger. All drivers need to keep their eye on the road and off the phone.
You can read the entire WTRF.com article: Local law firm, students collaborate for distracted driving commercial
