Injuries involving distracted walkers on the rise

Posted at: 07/30/2012 6:41 AM

Distracted walking -- it's a growing problem all over the country.

Researchers say people are just not paying attention while walking and talking, texting or playing video games on their phones.

Injuries involving distracted walkers have more than quadrupled in the past seven years.

In Delaware, there are signs up at crosswalks that read "Look up. Drivers aren't always looking out for you."

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