Cell Phone Records Prove Cause of Accidents
Let’s face it, cell phones and driving don’t mix. At least eight different studies — some done on highways, some in simulators, some with data analysis — demonstrate that chatting on a cell phone impairs a driver. But how does that affect car accident litigation?By the time the police arrive they have no idea if drivers were on their phone during the accident. Most police officer’s fail to investigate cell phone usage when determining the cause of auto collisions. While some state legislatures are responding to this emerging danger, many are not. Missouri currently has no restriction on cell phone or text messaging while driving. This danger to Missouri drivers must be dealt with by the courts.
