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Texting and driving- a choice that can have severe consequences. We all know it happens more than we all care to admit. Do we truly understand the impact this has on our driving and the safety of everyone on the roads?
How Dangerous is Texting and Driving?
- 25% of all accidents are involved with texting and driving; that is 6x MORE than drunk driving!
- 5 seconds to simply glance at your phone or check a text at 55 mph is the same length as a football field. That is a long distance of distracted driving.
- Texting increases your risk of an accident by 23 times.
- Using a cell phone while driving slows the driver’s reflexes by 20 percent.
- Texting drivers cause 1.6 million accidents and 330,000 injuries a YEAR
Texting and Driving in the State of Florida
Texting and driving is becoming an increased risk, especially in the state of Florida because Florida roads are getting more busy and congested.
Texting and driving tend to be a big issue among youth. Many drivers are overconfident in their ability to multitask. No matter what, texting and driving puts everyone around you at severe risk.
Distracted Driving
A distracted driver comes in three ways:
- Visually: Anything that takes the driver’s eyes away from the road and mirrors
- Manually: Anything that takes the driver’s hands away from the wheel and/or gearshift
- Mentally: Anything that takes the driver’s thoughts away from the task of responsible driving
With texting and driving, the driver is engaged in all three forms of distraction. To make matters worse, National Safety Council (NSC) studies have determined that the mental distractions from being on your phone persist for an additional 30 seconds after they begin, meaning that the driver on their phone will be distracted for half a minute or more.
What We Do
Victims of texting and driving accidents can result in long-term injuries or disabilities, medical bills and financial hardships, and liabilities. If this is you, you need an auto accident lawyer! When we are managing a car accident claim for a customer, the first thing we look into is whether or not the other driver was distracted or texting while they were driving. We can assess the driver’s cell phone records to determine the certainty of whether or not they were using their cell phone. Being able to collect such data can be complicated, but our personal injury lawyers at Carl Reynolds Law know what to do!
Car Accident Lawyer
At Carl Reynolds Law, injuries are personal. We take your injuries very seriously, as we understand how stressful and devastating these injuries can be. Accidents from texting and driving are unacceptable, and we will fight and represent our injured clients. If you or someone you love is a victim of texting and driving accidents, finding the best personal injury lawyer can help you in your battle to get the compensation you need and deserve. At Carl Reynolds Law, we offer free and confidential case evaluations. If you are looking for the best car accident lawyer near me and would like to know more, give us a call at (888) 905-4453 today.
Texting and driving- a choice that can have severe consequences. It happens more than most care to admit. It is important to understand the impact this has on driving and the safety of everyone on the roads.
