Car accidents due to Pokemon Go!
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
The recent Pokemon Go craze that has swept the world has both pros and cons. Numerous people agree that the game is great for helping individuals to get up off their sofas and out into the fresh air as well as encouraging more social interactions than a standard video game. But one of the most serious drawbacks to this game is that it is extremely addictive and numerous people have taken to playing the game while driving, leading to serious car accidents that cause the victims to require a Provo Injury Lawyer, such as Howard Lewis & Petersen.
On Thursday, July 28, a 19-year-old male in Melbourne, Australia, drove his car straight through a school fence and right into the building, oblivious to his surroundings in his zealous quest to capture the pocket monster. Victoria police spokeswoman Julie-Anne Newman wryly commented that “any Pokeballs, eggs or potions the driver may have had only served to attract the police.” Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Closer to home, a 15-year-old teenager in Pittsburgh, PA, was recently struck by a car while crossing a four lane road. She had left her house without permission to go to a nearby museum to collect a Pokemon. Her mother blames the game for causing her daughters injuries, because she wouldn’t have left the house if it hadn’t been for Pokemon.
On the brighter side, the game has been used to improve relations between police and the community, as demonstrated when an officer on patrol from the Fall River, MA police department noticed several people playing the game and decided to join in the fun.
If you are a follower of the Pokemon Go craze, it is important to remember to play responsibly. Using a phone or other handheld device while driving in the state of Utah is strictly prohibited. Save your quest to find Pokemon for when you are on foot or on your bike. If you should happen to require a Provo Injury Lawyer due to injuries sustained by someone else using Pokemon Go irresponsibly, consider contacting Howard Lewis & Petersen for legal assistance. We are always here for you.
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