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Follow on Google News | Montgomery Jury Sends Message Against Distracted DrivingDon't drive distracted. That is the message from a Montgomery County, Alabama jury.
Michael Duey of Eufaula, Alabama, was following Moore and was unaware a school bus was stopped ahead. Cell phone records revealed Moore, who was working for McKelvey Mechanical, an HVAC company located in Tuscaloosa, was making calls to subcontractors for a government bid at Fort Rucker. The defense’s own expert testified about accepted studies showing that checking a cell phone for a call can distract a driver for 6 seconds. Moore’ A small car was stopped for the bus in the left northbound lane and children were unloading on the right. As a result, Duey had nowhere to go and was unable to escape collision with the rear of the stopped school bus. Moore's failure to stop created a sudden emergency for Mr. Duey. Mr. Duey suffered critical injuries and was in a coma for 31 days following the accident. Duey has been left with permanent injuries and substantial unpaid medical charges. No children were hurt. The plaintiff was represented by Myron Pennand Shane Seaborn of Penn & Seaborn, LLC, and Mark Andrews of Morris Cary Andrews Talmadge and Driggers, LLC. "This jury clearly intended to send the message that distracted driving is dangerous and will not be tolerated in Alabama," said attorney Shane Seaborn. Attorney Myron Penn added, "Judge Griffin tried an excellent case. He made sure all evidence was presented fairly, and was fully considered by the jury." "This was an unnecessary tragedy that should have been prevented. When thinking of using your cell phone while driving remember IT CAN WAIT", said Attorney Mark Andrews. End
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