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Involved in a Distracted Driving Accident? Seek Legal Assistance

October 10, 2017 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

Distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives in 2015, and since then, approximately 9 people are killed by distracted driving every day and a 1,000 more are injured from it in the U.S. We lead busy lives, and sometimes the commute to work seems like the time to touch-up your makeup, deal with business on your phone, or grab a bite to eat.

A driver doesn’t need to be doing something illegal to be responsible for distracted driving since they are liable only if they are negligent. Driving while distracted is negligence. All it takes is a second to stop looking at or paying attention to the road. Texting isn’t the only way to be distracted while driving, distraction is split into three categories:

  • Manual

Manual distraction is when a driver is using his/her hands for something other than driving like working with a phone, a GPS, or the radio.

  • Visual

A driver looks at something else other than the road like an accident on the road, looking down to plug in your phone to the charger, or glancing at your lap where you have spilled mustard from the hot dog you’re eating.

  • Cognitive

Cognitive distraction means a driver is thinking of something other than driving, whether it be an important meeting, what you’ll do when you get home, or how tired you are.

If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you shouldn’t have to cover your medical expenses, and deserve some compensation. Legal professionals can access phone records if it is suspected that a phone was involved in the accident. Personal injury attorneys will try to piece together the accident by reviewing traffic cameras and looking up past tickets the other driver may have. You need a legal professional to help you sort through gathering evidence, especially if you are injured.

The attorneys at Springer & Lyle have settled many cases that deal with personal injury from vehicle accidents. As more technology comes out, more laws will be put in place to regulate their use while driving. People will still use these devices  anyway, so you need to make sure you are getting what you deserve if you’re involved in an accident dealing with distracted driving.   Call us today at 940-387-0404 for a free consultation.

We lead busy lives, and sometimes the commute to work seems like the time to touch-up your makeup, deal with business on your phone, or grab a bite to eat.

A driver doesn’t need to be doing something illegal to be responsible for distracted driving since they are liable only if they are negligent. Driving while distracted is negligence. All it takes is a second to stop looking at or paying attention to the road. Texting isn’t the only way to be distracted while driving, distraction is split into three categories:

  • Manual

Manual distraction is when a driver is using his/her hands for something other than driving like working with a phone, a GPS, or the radio.

  • Visual

A driver looks at something else other than the road like an accident on the road, looking down to plug in your phone to the charger, or glancing at your lap where you have spilled mustard from the hot dog you’re eating.

  • Cognitive

Cognitive distraction means a driver is thinking of something other than driving, whether it be an important meeting, what you’ll do when you get home, or how tired you are.

If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you shouldn’t have to cover your medical expenses, and deserve some compensation. Legal professionals can access phone records if it is suspected that a phone was involved in the accident. Personal injury attorneys will try to piece together the accident by reviewing traffic cameras and looking up past tickets the other driver may have. You need a legal professional to help you sort through gathering evidence, especially if you are injured.

The attorneys at Springer & Lyle have settled many cases that deal with personal injury from vehicle accidents. As more technology comes out, more laws will be put in place to regulate their use while driving. People will still use these devices  anyway, so you need to make sure you are getting what you deserve if you’re involved in an accident dealing with distracted driving.   Call us today at 940-387-0404 for a free consultation.

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