Our 6-Day Look at Iowa’s Distracted Driving Crisis

Distracted driving is the new drunk driving.

The Kickoff — Why This Conversation Matters

Over the next six days, we’ll explore one of the deadliest and least discussed threats on Iowa’s roads: distracted driving.
We all know about drunk driving. But today, your phone — not your drink — is the bigger danger.

A single glance at a text, a quick scroll through social media, or a tap to change a playlist can send a car across the center line. On highways like I-80 and I-35, those seconds can kill.

That’s why Lombardi Law Firm is dedicating a full week to uncovering how smartphones became the new drunk drivers — and what victims, families, and policymakers can do about it.

Day 1 — Kickoff: Smartphones Are the New Drunk Driver

We’ll set the stage for how distraction has replaced intoxication as the leading cause of preventable crashes.

Day 2 — From Buzzed to Busy: How Smartphones Became the New DUI

We’ll explore how society condemned drunk driving but still excuses texting — and why that needs to change.

Day 3 — Proving Distracted Driving in Court: The Modern Evidence Playbook

We’ll show you how lawyers uncover digital evidence — phone logs, vehicle data, and witness testimony — to prove distraction in Iowa crash cases.

Day 4 — The Psychology of Distraction: Why Drivers Can’t Resist the Ding

We’ll look inside the human brain to understand why notifications hijack attention — and how that science is shaping new laws.

Day 5 — Law Enforcement’s New Challenge: Catching Distracted Drivers in the Digital Age

We’ll examine how police and policymakers are trying to enforce phone laws, from high-mounted cameras to “textalyzer” technology.

Day 6 — How to Prove a Distracted Driver Caused Your Motorcycle or Car Crash in Iowa

We’ll close the series with a practical legal guide — how victims can build strong cases, preserve evidence, and hold negligent drivers accountable.

Attorney Lombardi’s Summary

If you, a friend, or relative are in an accident and you suspect the other driver was on their cell phone you probably need to at least speak with a lawyer to better understand the issues. Observations about what is in the other person’s vehicle can pay off later. Call if you have questions.