Distracted Driving Destroys Young Lives — But You Can Help Prevent It
Motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving are on the rise throughout Tennessee and across the United States. In fact, the Tennessee branch of the Department of Safety & Homeland Security reports that every 26 minutes there is an auto accident involving a distracted driver.
But teen drivers face a higher risk. Because of their inexperience on the road, young drivers are more susceptible to causing car accidents. They often learn the hard way that texting, using cell phones, and chatting on social media doesn’t belong in the driver’s seat.
As auto accident and personal injury attorneys, we at The Terry Law Firm have seen firsthand the devastation, tragedy, and heartache that distracted driving accidents can cause. We want to raise more awareness of this serious safety issue and prevent more young lives from being taken far too soon. At the same time, we want to help tomorrow’s leaders pursue a higher education.
So we’re asking area high school seniors to help — and we’re awarding one of them a $5,000 college scholarship for their efforts.
