Texting Bans May Be Ineffective, Study Shows

A recent Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) study found that the number of texting-related crashes did not decrease in states that passed laws banning texting while driving. In fact, texting bans are associated with an increase in the number of insurance claims filed for collision damage in vehicle crashes during the months after the laws were passed, according to statistics released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Virginia. The HLDI study compared collision claim rates in the months before and after laws were passed that banned texting while driving in California, Louisiana, Minnesota and Washington with the rates in nearby states without texting laws.

The studies do not mean that texting while driving is safe. Rather, the evidence may indicate that texting laws are ineffective and that other measures to cut down on texting while driving should be explored. A previous study by HLDI uncovered similar results for bans on talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, an Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney can help you get just compensation for your injuries.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in any type of accident, contact Atlanta auto accident lawyer Leigh R. Bodner at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of accident injury cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Mr. Bodner is an Atlanta auto accident lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.

New Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia

A new roller coaster is set to open in 2011 at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a company spokesperson. The coaster, which is set to be named "Dare Devil Dive," will be the first new roller coaster to open at the amusement park since the release of "Goliath" in 2006. Dare Devil Dive is the first "Eurofighter" style coaster, which has a 10-story-high vertical lift, to be introduced at the park. This will be the park's 11th roller coaster ride.

Along with the excitement of a new adventure ride at Six Flags should also come caution. Although most amusement park rides are completely safe, when improperly operated or maintained, these rides can be deadly. In July, a twelve-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after falling more than 40 feet because a ride operator at a Wisconsin Dells theme park "blanked out" and failed to wait for a signal from another operator that a safety net under the ride was secured. The sheer size, weight, and speed of amusement park rides make them inherently dangerous products when a malfunction or operator error occurs.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an amusement park accident, you deserve compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of auto accident cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Our Atlanta injury lawyers will not charge a fee unless you receive a favorable verdict or settlement in your case.