The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “
Reminder Concerning Supplementary Uninsured Motorist Protection
October 23, 2012
Although we have discussed this in the past regarding car crashes, as a Western New York personal injury attorney I believe there can never be enough reminders regarding Supplementary Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage (SUM). If you’re in a car crash and the person that crashes into you does