Victim of personal injury, or need representation for criminal cases? Please contact the Jonesboro accident attorneys at Paul N. Ford, J.D.P.A. for a free consultation. http://jonesboro.injuryboard.com/tag/Automobile+Accidents/ <p>Most people agree that cell phone use <a href="http://www.livescience.com/technology/050201_cell_danger.html">increases</a> the risk of accidents. But, is there a difference between hands-free and hand-held?</p> <p>In a recent study, a branch of the <a href="http://aei-brookings.org/admin/authorpdfs/redirect-safely.php?fname=../pdffiles/Hahn-PriegerREPOST1-4-07.pdf">Brookings Institute </a>found there was no real difference. What does this mean to the average driver? Don't use your cell phone when driving unless it is important...necessary...can't wait.</p> <p>As a trial lawyer when a new case comes into the office, one of the first things I do is find out if the driver who caused the accident was talking on a cell phone. This is an extremely important piece of evidence. In our office, we believe, cell phone use and driving could be the basis for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punitive_damages">punitive damages</a>. After all, if you can get punitive damages for DWI why aren't you entitled to punitive damages for DWT (driving while talking).</p><a href="http://jonesboro.injuryboard.com/automobile-accidents/are-handsfree-better-than-handheld-cell-phones-in-preventing-accidents.aspx?googleid=241816">Originally posted</a> at <a href="http://www.InjuryBoard.com">InjuryBoard</a> by <a href="http://www.injuryboard.com/Frank-Bailey/">Frank Bailey</a> http://jonesboro.injuryboard.com/automobile-accidents/are-handsfree-better-than-handheld-cell-phones-in-preventing-accidents.aspx?googleid=241816 Jonesboro Personal Injury Lawyer - Automobile Accidents Automobile Accidents Automobile Accidents; Spinal Cord Injuries; Wrongful Death; Head and Brain Injuries Frank Bailey Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:11:13 GMT