Texting, talking, eating, or playing with the radio are all things many people do on a daily basis. While they may insist they’re being safe, though, they could be putting your safety and even your life in danger.
If another driver is not making safety their priority, understanding just how dangerous their actions are may help you. It may help you understand the situation and avoid an accident of your own, and it can help you prepare for a lawsuit if another driver hurts you.
When we think of distracted drivers, many of us first think of teen drivers. These drivers are more likely to be regular texters, which means cell phone use behind the wheel is more common.
A recent study found that, of high school students who drive in the past thirty days, over forty percent of them admitted to texting or emailing while driving. That leads to many auto wrecks, and sometimes, those crashes can turn deadly.
When distractions are involved, many people lose their lives on the road. While distracted driving deaths don’t make up the majority of accidents, they make up a significant portion of deadly crashes. Nine percent of deadly accidents in 2017 involved a distracted driver.
Often, that’s because these drivers don’t have enough time to stop when something goes wrong. It takes only five seconds of looking away for something to go wrong. If you’re moving at high speeds, you may not have the time to stop.
Many people choose not to take these risks, choosing instead to drive carefully. Those who choose to take one risk, though, may engage in other risky behaviors. For example, if they text and drive, they may also drink and drive, ride with an intoxicated driver, or refuse to wear their seatbelt.
These risks lead to many crashes, and these crashes could turn deadly fast. If they fail to protect even their own safety, they may be careless with your safety. A Bronx car accident attorney can help you deal with these reckless drivers after the car accident, but looking out for reckless drivers can help you protect yourself from injuries before they happen.
If you’ve been injured by a distracted driver, you might already be struggling to overcome your situation. Understanding the dangers of distracted driving can help protect you from an accident, but if you’ve been hit by a distracted driver, it can be tough to deal with.
That’s where the lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can step in and help you recover. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s carelessness, and you’re struggling to overcome those injuries, you may need legal guidance and support for your financial recovery.
If you’re ready to seek your compensation, your attorney can help you, starting with a free consultation with your attorney. To begin, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visit our website to learn more.
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