Crash Involving a Distracted & Negligent Driver Requires a Tough Distracted Driver Lawyer
By Nicholas Testa on 2019/06/04 23:04:50
Traffic accidents concerning airport and commuter shuttles can be very harsh because the passenger vans used are very heavy and as a result, distribute weight with great force resulting in severe impacts.
Distracted driving has swiftly become a crisis and a much-discussed problem by safety administrations and agencies across the United States. Though distracted driving crashes have been happening since motor vehicles were invented, there are infinite forms of distractions and a larger number of cars on the road than ever before. A car wreck resulting from a distracted driver is not only an example of cruel driver negligence but can be life-threatening. If you would like to talk about your legal issue, please contact our driving accident lawyers at 877-780-9052 for a free case evaluation with a dedicated distracted driver lawyer.
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Whereas there are many distracting devices and activities, there are three main types of distractions according to studies, and any single distraction can cause a devastating accident. The three types of distractions according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are:
- Visual – Happens when a driver takes his or her eyes off the road, focusing on something else that is related or unrelated to driving.
- Cognitive – This intrusion occurs when a person’s mind wanders from the task of driving. Although such a distraction can occur by easily daydreaming while driving, driving requires mental concentration and, as such, accidents happen when a driver lacks mental cognition.
- Manual – This distraction happens when a driver takes one or both hands off the steering wheel.
Manually-distracting activities include: using a phone, eating, texting, drinking, or changing a radio station.
Though driving can be tiresome and dull, all drivers have a duty both morally and legally in the State of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida to practice and engage in safe driving habits for the safety of the community.
Typical Distracted Driving Accidents
Since distraction limits a driver from accurately reacting to the dangers around him or her and operating the vehicle in a manner as prescribed by law, distracted driving can result in severe consequences for innocent victims.
Types of distracted driving occurrences include:
- Head-on collisions;
- Intersection accidents;
- Side-swiping;
- Pedestrian crashes;
- Crashes caused by leaving the road; and
- Rear-end collisions.
What Causes a Distracted Driving Accident?
Today, technology has saved lives but also cost lives as now more than ever there exists a greater number of distractions for those behind the wheel and in the vehicle. Distractions for drivers today range from old problems from the very beginning of cars to new hazards, which include:
- Using an application on a smartphone;
- Talking to passengers;
- Changing music;
- Looking at signs or other visual distractions, not on the road;
- Eating;
- Drinking;
- Reading a map;
- Grooming;
- Texting;
- Talking on a cell phone;
- Changing the radio station; and
- Using a GPS navigation system.
Protect Your Rights With A Knowledgeable and Dedicated Distracted Driver Lawyer
Being the victim of a distracted driving accident can be both traumatizing and frightening due to the violent and unexpected nature of such an accident. Even those who decide to drive distraction free can be subjected to a devastating accident when another driver chooses to act negligently. The Texas, Louisiana, and Florida car wreck attorneys at the Testa Law Group work tirelessly to win compensation for clients hurt by negligent distracted drivers. For more information on how our knowledgeable law team can help you in your injury lawsuit, contact our offices today by calling 877-780-9052 to speak with a distracted driver lawyer.
