Distracted Walking (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption Emergency room visits due to pedestrians injured while walking with cell phones have soared in recent years. And it may be worse than it seems here. Credit Infographic by Ed Maceyko Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.