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As lawyers practicing in coastal North Carolina, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting while \"IS driving. This seemingly innocuous habit has become a leading cause of accidents on our state’s roads, endangering drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we’ll delve deeper into the specific perils of texting and driving along North Carolina’s coast and in its eastern counties, including Jacksonville, Greenville, Morehead City, New Bern, and Atlantic Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Crisis on Our Coastlines<\/span><\/h2>\n
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As lawyers practicing in coastal North Carolina, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting while driving. This seemingly innocuous habit has become a leading cause of accidents on our state’s roads, endangering drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists alike. 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