Distracted Driving Car Accidents

The number of accidents involved distracted drivers is startling. Hundreds of drivers attempt to use their phone while behind the wheel. While smartphones are an integral part of our lives and help us stay connected, they nevertheless pose serious safety risks if drivers check them while driving.

What is distracted driving?

Distracting driving is any activity which diverts attention away from the act of driving. Common reasons for car accidents due to distracted driving are talking or texting on the phone, eating/drinking, talking to people in the car, playing games or fidgeting with the GPS, and more – all divert the driver’s attention from the road and the simple act of driving.

Our car accident lawyers have observed that texting is the most common distraction, sending or reading messages, or any other engagement with their phone which necessitates taking their eyes off the road, if even for a moment.

Indeed, you cannot drive safely unless the job of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.

Statistics of distracted drivers

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 2016 alone, 3,450 people were killed. 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2015. During daylight hours, approximately 481,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving.

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If you have suffered a serious injury or lost someone due another persons’ negligence, you are entitled to aggressive legal representation from the very start. Every day we see the devastation that negligence and distraction can cause. Our car accident personal injury lawyer is ready to help with even the most challenging cases. Get in touch with us to schedule a free case evaluation today.