In browsing the web, I happened upon Steven Eversole’s observation of the ignorance, poor research and reporting skills of members of the media. It appears that the Huntsville Times (Alabama) ran an editorial, without citing a single statistic, claiming that those accused with DUI's are the most dangerous drivers in Alabama. According to Eversole, the Huntsville Alabama Times failed to mention recent statistics that clearly demonstrate "driving while distracted," i.e. eating, talking on the cell phone, etc., is as bad or worse, than driving under the influence of alcohol.
In 2006, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that almost 80 percent of car accidents resulted from some type of distraction.
Thank you, Steven Eversole, for pointing out this fact.
Post by Lexington Kentucky Attorney Stephen J. Isaacs, Isaacs Law Office.
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