Chad Gaddie Attorney at law Northwest Missouri

     Earlier this week a new law went into effect in Missouri.  In essence, it bans those under 21 from texting while driving.  Although I have some questions about how the law will actually be enforced, the thought behind it is good.

     Simply put, texting while driving is dangerous.  It takes your attention off of the road for extended periods of time.   Texting drivers leave their lanes and don’t see oncoming obstacles.  They put the lives of others at risk.  Texting by youthful, inexperienced drivers only enhances the possibility of trouble.

     In the context of civil liability, the texting driver is certainly negligent.  If someone is texting while driving, and they cause  an injury to someone else, then they will be held responsible for the injuries and damage that they cause.  Quite often, because texting drivers don’t have time to slow before they hit something, the damages and injuries are severe.

     Here is a great video that I found on the topic.  It is a bit graphic, but it certainly gets the point across about the real consequences of such a trival act.  Watch the video and pass it on.