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As auto accidents increase, more companies are banning employees from using their cell phones while driving, an act praised by New York car accident lawyer David Perecman.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2009 -- Stirring the pot in recent headlines lately was the story of the Boston trolley accident that injured 49 people after the driver ran a red light while texting on his cell phone. The very next day the transit authority banned its drivers from even carrying a cell phone or any other electronic device.

New York auto accident lawyers have long known that sending text messages while driving is one of the surest ways to increase the risk of a vehicular accident. Now, as auto accidents increase, businesses are also taking notice and increasingly prohibiting workers from using cell phones to conduct business while driving. Potential risks to corporations include employer liability for accidents involving employees using cell phones, especially in cases where employers encourage or demand cell phone use for work while driving. Under the doctrine of vicarious responsibility, employers may be held legally accountable for the negligent acts of employees committed in the course of their employment.

New York auto accident lawyer Perecman agrees with the ban. "Whatever sensible policies can help keep the roads safe while potentially lowering the cost of insurance for the employers are policies every company with employees who use cars or trucks at work ought to implement."

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