Simon A Holt Solicitors Blog

The dangers posed by distracted drivers have been well documented, with many road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike riders caught up in accidents caused by a driver’s lack of attention.

The increased risks to road users caused by distracted driving have been tragically highlighted in a recent case reported in the media. In this case, a lorry driver has received a prison sentence for killing a woman and three children when he crashed into their car because he was looking at his mobile phone.