The Dangers of Texting and Driving

The Dangers of Texting and Driving

The dangers of texting and driving are more serious than most people realize. Texting while driving is a distraction, and not only are you risking your life, you are risking someone else’s life. Auto accidents can be severe when drivers are distracted by texting while driving. If you have been injured in an auto accident wherein the offending driver was texting, contact our auto accident lawyers today to discuss your case. Our legal team has extensive experience that will help get you the fair compensation you deserve. Your consultation with us is free, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Texting While Driving Statistics

·         Here are a few texting and driving statistics that you may want to consider the next time you think about texting while you are driving:
·         Of all cell phone related tasks, including talking, dialing, or reaching for the phone, texting while driving is the most dangerous
·         For every 6 seconds a driver spends on driving, 4.6 seconds of it is spent with their eyes off the road
·         5 seconds is the minimal time it takes to be distracted by a text, which is also enough time to travel the length of a football field
·         You are 23x more likely to be involved in an auto accident if you text while driving
·         In 2011, the auto accidents involving cell phones was a staggering 1.3 million
·         Text messaging is prohibited by law in 39 states

Injuries Caused by Texting and Driving

The number of injuries caused by auto accidents from drivers who text while driving is rapidly growing. Injuries sustained as a result of texting while driving can range from serious to fatal. Injuries may include:

·         Brain Injury
·         Paralysis
·         Whiplash
·         Headaches/Migraines
·         Bank Pain
·         Bone injuries
·         Numbness or Tingling
·         Memory Loss
·         Fractures
·         Burns
·         Scarring
·         Psychological trauma
·         Death

With the increasing use of cell phones in our daily lives, the number of auto accidents caused by cell phone use while driving increase. While sending a “quick” text may seem harmless for some people, those people don’t realize that it takes a split second for life changing and serious injuries or even death to occur as a result of distracted and negligent driving.

If you have been injured in an auto accident involving a driver that was texting, please contact our auto accident attorneys today to receive your free consultation. Our legal team will give high attention and legal experience you deserve. You may be entitled to compensation for damages and losses you have sustained from the other party.