It has long been a catch phrase to say that someone has been "drinking and driving".  However, a growing epidemic amongst young drivers is "texting and driving".  A recent survey quoted in the Kansas City Star indicates that 48% of drivers age 14-24 admit to texting while driving.  For the 25-44 age group, the number is 27%. 

For those who don't know, texting is using your cell phone to type out messages and send them like email on a computer.  It generally requires the use of both hands and looking at the phone to see what you are typing.  This has the possibility of becoming a very serious problem on our roadways.  In my auto accident cases, we are also beginning to see a growing trend in wrecks caused because the younger driver was texting on their cell phone instead of paying attention to the road. 

If you have been in a car wreck and would like to speak with a St. Louis personal injury lawyer, contact Josh Myers.