The House Judiciary Committee of the state legislature voted by a 7-1 margin to kill the bill, which means that if any cell phone legislation is to be enacted in Alaska, it would have to come from an entirely separate and new bill. Reasons provided for this vote included problems with some of the wording in the bill as well as some confusion regarding the finer points of when using a cell phone would be legal and when it would not.
Alaska Car Accident Statistics
Supporters of this bill and this type of legislation are clearly disappointed with the result of this vote, as this group feels that the use of cell phones pulls the concentration of drivers away from the road. While there are no specific statistics regarding cell phone use and its correlation with Alaska car accidents, what is known is that distracted driving has long been one of the leading causes of car accidents, including the 10,000 Alaska car accidents that occur on an annual basis.
Alaska Car Accident Lawyers
Even though the use of cell phones while driving is not going to be illegal in the state, that doesn’t mean that doing so wouldn’t still be seen as negligent in a different setting. Those who have been injured in an Alaska car accident because someone was on a phone and not paying attention to the road could still file an Alaska personal injury lawsuit and pursue damages.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who have been defending the rights of the injured for many years. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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