In 2018 in Texas, nearly 20 percent of all traffic accidents were caused by distracted drivers. That statistic has remained the same for five years, indicating drivers are simply not learning the driving behaviors they need to avoid. At Springer Lyle, our attorneys want to be sure you know what distracted driving is and to understand just how dangerous it can be. When people hear the phrase “distracted driving,” they generally assume it refers only to drivers who are texting or talking on the phone while driving. But, there is more to it than that. The National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]

Distracted driving is a bad habit for many travelers. It seems like we never take enough time to prepare for our activities. Operating a vehicle with other things occupying your focus or your mind is bad enough. What’s even worse is driving in a distracted state with children. Springer & Lyle has experience dealing with personal injury cases due to distracted driving. From what we’ve observed, here are some tips to avoid driving distracted with children. Prepare for your Day Before Getting in the Vehicle The car is not the place to hand out breakfast, review homework, or style your … [Read more...]

From the moment everyone learns to drive, we are reminded, "Keep your eyes on the road and your mind on your driving," as well as "You have to drive for yourself as well as everyone else on the road." The reality is that we often do anything but. That’s why, at the law firm of Springer & Lyle, we represent those who have been injured through the negligence of others, and distracted drivers, regardless of the cause. The causes of car or truck accidents are numerous, but when a driver causes an accident because of those distractions they need to be held accountable. Cell phone use is … [Read more...]

Distracted driving involves driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity like eating, smoking or talking on a cell phone. The attorneys at Springer and Lyle have represented many victims of distracted driving crashes, and they’re well aware of the fact that texting while driving is the most dangerous form of distracted driving. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,154 people were killed in distracted driving car and truck accidents in 2013, and 424,000 others were injured. Driving a car involves use of your visual, manual and cognitive … [Read more...]

With new laws, increased penalties and enforcement, along with public service messages, Springer & Lyle believes the public is getting the message about the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving. However, more reminders are needed about the dangers of distracted driving in general. These distractions involve eating, changing music or radio channels, using navigation systems, attending to personal hygiene and even putting on makeup. The list can go on. Whenever a driver diverts their focus from driving, they’re reducing their effectiveness and risking their own personal … [Read more...]

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. … [Read more...]