Yes, USING it. Read data about just conversation part. Read data about hands-free part. Go here http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/phon-ndx.htm for tips for safe cellular phone use in car (if there is such a thing).1.Interrogatory No. 2: Was a cell phone in use in your vehicle at time of accident? If so, state name of cell phone provider, cell phone number, and who was using cell phone.
Request for Production No. 2: Produce your cellular phone records covering month during which accident made basis of this lawsuit occurred.
It’s showing up in Discovery in personal injury lawsuits, which means we, people, know there’s a link whether or not those research scientists can statistically “prove” cause and effect.
And now you know your cell records can and may be subpoened if you’re involved in a driving accident. Your server can be found by entering your cell phone number into a reverse phone directory - http://www.reversephonedirectory.com/ - and is readily accessible.
2.In Texas, in 2001, there were 1,032 accidents with 8 fatalities where cell phone usage was coded a contributing factor.
This was an increase of 44.1% over preceding year, and that was 3 years ago!
3.In a research study, individuals engaged in cell phone conversations missed twice as many simulated traffic signals as when they weren’t talking on cell phone. (Source: University of Utah)
4.People using cell phones took longer to react to those signals that they did detect. (Source: Ibid)
5. These deficits were equivalent for BOTh hand-held and hands-free cell phone users. (Course: Ibid)
6.Intense or complex conversation on cells leads to greatest increases in overlooking significant highway traffic conditions and response time. (Source: National Public Services Research Institute for AAA)
7.The distracting effect of cellular phone use among drivers over age 50 is 2-3 times as great and encompasses all tasks – placing calls, simple conversations, and complex conversations. They increase response time by 33-38%. (Source: Ibid)