According to Distraction.gov, a car traveling 55 mph can go the length of a football field in the five seconds a driver takes his or her eyes off the road due to some form of distracted driving.
Imagine you’re unlucky enough to cross that vehicle’s path in those five seconds. Maybe you’re a pedestrian using a crosswalk or riding in another vehicle that has the right of way as it travels through an intersection. Being hit by a distracted driver can result in catastrophic injuries and death. All this so someone could check Facebook or send a text message?
Distracted driving involves any activity that takes a driver’s attention away from operating his or her car or truck. When most people think of distracted driving, the first thing that comes to mind is texting while driving accidents. However, there are several other types of activities that can lead to distracted driving, including:
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the evidence supporting the dangers of distracted driving is overwhelming:
Proving that the driver who caused your auto accident was distracted at the time of the wreck can be difficult, but not impossible. A lawyer with a history of helping personal injury victims and their families knows how to dig up the evidence needed to hold those at fault accountable, including:
Mike Love & Associates, LLC is a Texas personal injury law firm that serves injury victims and their family members statewide. Our Lufkin car accident lawyers are passionate about helping the victims of distracted driving accidents. If you have been hurt or a family member lost his or her life due to the reckless actions of a distracted driver, come talk to us about your situation. We want to offer you a helping hand.
Our accident lawyers will evaluate your case for free and will not charge you attorney fees unless we recover money. In addition, our firm will advance all case expenses and court costs for cases we accept. For more information about Mike Love & Associates, LLC and what we can do to help you following a distracted driving accident, check out our FAQ page. To get in touch with us to talk about your situation, call us directly at (936) 632-2000, fill out the free case evaluation form on this page or visit our contact page.