No matter how is driving, they should be focusing on the road. Today’s drivers should be more focused, on account of the fact that almost all vehicles come with automatic transmissions that do not require the driver to shift. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. People are finding more and more ways to be distracted while driving – and it is resulting not only in a higher rate of car accidents but in a higher rate of fatal car accidents.
If you have been injured in a car accident, or have gone through the heart-rending experience of losing a loved one in a car accident, then we strongly encourage you to at least talk to a personal injury attorney. contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now to start your free consultation. We can go over your case and let you know if you have a case.
Some of the most common distracted activities
There is no driver on the road who has never been distracted. Sometimes it is as simple as focusing on the houses on the road when looking for an address. In other instances, you may be passing the scene of an accident and your curiosity gets the better of you. These are situations that come up once in a while and are essentially impossible to avoid entirely.
Then there are distracted activities that some people take part in on a regular basis and result in more serious issues. For example, driving aggressively, doing your makeup, reading, or texting while driving. Any of these activities not only mean that a person is not looking at the road but even once they put their eyes back on the road, their reaction time is cut in half compared to a person who is not taking part in these activities.
Teens are taking selfies while driving
While people of all ages and demographics can drive while distracted, many are particularly concerned about teens. They have a lack of experience, which means that even in the best of situations they are more likely to get into an accident. When you add in a distracted behavior, it is easy to see that serious issues can arise.
For this reason, law enforcement and society in general is concerned about the growing trend of teens taking selfies while driving. This requires them to open the camera app, turn the camera to front facing, get the shot ready, take the picture, review it for quality, and then post the picture. It is not difficult to see that this can lead to disaster.
Hold those at-fault responsible for the accident you were in
If you have been injured in an accident then you should not be the one to pay. A personal injury lawsuit can give you the opportunity to recoup economic damages such as lost wages and medical bills. It can also help you recoup noneconomic damages like pain and suffering. To find out more about the potential for you to file a case, reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free consultation.
