Nearly seven in ten high school students admit to using apps while driving, according to a new poll of 2,500 high school students from around the country. Many popular social networking programs, such as Tic Tok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Maps, Spotify, and YouTube are used by drivers despite the fact that states around the country routinely advise them not to “text and drive.”
How serious is this, really? As a personal injury attorney in San Bernardino CA can tell you, it is very serious indeed. Keep reading to learn the real risks and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
Not Everyone Knows How Dangerous It is to Text and Drive
When asked to list the activities that they believe are the most distracting or hazardous for a driver, 29 percent of the adolescents answered driving while under the influence of alcohol, and 25 percent said writing or sending a text message to someone else on the road. When asked what the most distracting or risky habit behind the wheel is, only 6 percent indicated looking at or posting on social media.
It is Not Just Teens Who Engage in Distracted Driving
Adults are also guilty of distracted driving, as evidenced by the fact that teens are not the only offenders. Distracted driving is a factor in more than 8 deaths and over 1,000 injuries every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The activities listed above include conversing on the phone, sending text messages, and eating.
Following observations and collision data, the National Safety Council believes that distracted driving, namely driving while using a mobile phone, is responsible for around 14% of all fatalities and injuries.
Talk to a personal Injury Attorney in San Bernardino CA if You Are Injured in a Car Accident by a Distracted Driver
If you are injured in a car accident due to the actions of a distracted driver, then they should be held accountable for your damages. The best way to increase the chances that they will be held accountable is to work with a personal injury attorney in San Bernardino CA. You can contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas now at 909-982-0707 to request a free consultation.
During that time we will go over the basics of your case and ask key questions that will give us the information we need to determine if we should take your case. If we decide to do so, it will be on a contingency basis, which means that you will not be charged legal fees until we win your case. Call now to get started.
