Breaking news: the latest information regarding personal injury, medical errors, health care fraud or product liability in Texas and the U.S.A.

"Just Put it Down" Campaign Launched by Van Wey Law to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Posted on Apr 14, 2011

Distracted driving accounted for nearly 5500 deaths in the United States in 2009. (Distraction.gov) More than 91 percent of the U.S. population have a cell phone, and the National Safety Council estimates that at any given time 11 percent of people are using their cells phones while driving. Teens are especially likely to be involved in a distracted driving accident. Of the fatal crashes involving teenage drivers, 16 percent were reported to have involved distracted driving. (Distraction.gov)

"Deaths due to distracted driving are 100 percent preventable and can be dramatically reduced if drivers put an end to their distractions in the car," says Kay L. Van Wey, head attorney of Van Wey Law. In response to this distracted driving epidemic, Van Wey Law has launched a community service campaign called "Just Put it Down." As a credible and caring firm, Van Wey Law wants to make a difference by educating people on the dangers of distracted driving. According to Ms. Van Wey, "We care about the communities that we serve, and we want to get the message out that distracted driving is a problem that we can change. Justputitdown.com is a way for us to reach out to the community and educate everyone about the dangers of distracted driving."

You can get involved by taking the pledge to stop your own distracted driving at justputitdown.com. In partnership with justputitdown.com, Van Wey Law is also launching a Facebook page where you can share your story of a distracted driving disaster, hope, or even why you decided to take the pledge. Networking with others and sharing stories of distracted driving helps get the word out about this dangerous practice and educates others on the importance of just putting it down when driving.

To get involved in the fight to end distracted driving or to learn how you can take part in this community service campaign, visit justputitdown.com and take the pledge to just put it down while driving.

Don't hesitate to contact Kay Van Wey at (800)489-5082 for a free, no obligation consultation.

Van Wey Law serves:

The entire state of Texas, including Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio

The entire state of Oklahoma, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas

The entire United States for health care fraud, “pill mill” cases, and dangerous pharmaceutical products