Focus (Forum & Focus)
Apr. 28, 2007
Listen Up: Make Rules for Driving While Talking
Employment Column - By Brad Grabske - Drivers who use cell phones or PDAs increase their risk of accidents 400 times. And their employers face increased risks of liability for auto injuries, unpaid wages and work-related injuries.
By Brad Grabske
American motorists log 1 billion minutes of cell-phone calls daily, affirming the notion that drivers rely on their cell phones or personal digital assistants to maximize the value of their commuting downtime.
However, most drivers - and most employers - may be only vaguely aware of the high risk associated with driving while phoning.
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