Missouri Personal Injury Attorney Firm Backs Ban on Texting & Driving

In Missouri, drivers 21 years of age and younger are not allowed to use handheld devices to send and receive text messages while driving.

Springfield, MO (prHWY.com) March 21, 2013 - Springfield, Missouri (February 27, 2013) - Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave is supporting the bill that seeks to expand the ban on texting while driving in the state. A personal injury attorney in Missouri from the firm can further explain what the bill does and what it means for motorists in the state.

In Missouri, drivers 21 years of age and younger are not allowed to use handheld devices to send and receive text messages while driving. However, those over 21 are not prevented from doing so because there is currently no ban covering them. House Bill 394, an upcoming measure introduced by Missouri Rep. Michele Kratky, aims to change that.

If this is passed, texting and driving for drivers of all ages will be banned throughout the state. This measure is similar to a previous one introduced by Rep. Kratky last year, but which did not get a hearing.

There are many reasons why people should not text and drive. As noted by Distraction.gov, drivers who text are 23 times more likely to get into automobile crashes than those who pay attention. It also said that 40 percent of teenagers have reported being in vehicles where people were using cell phones behind the wheel.

Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave backs the passage of HB 394. The firm also calls on motorists to stop texting while driving and to lend a hand to people injured in auto accidents due to this habit. People seeking an experienced personal injury lawyer in St. Louis or throughout Missouri can visit www.MissouriPersonalInjuryAttorneys.com to learn more about the practice.

About Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave, LLC

With three experienced lawyers in the field, Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave handles cases of personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death, to name a few. The team puts their clients at ease by offering free initial consultations and available representation. They also do not require payment for services until cases are won.

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