Category Archives: Distracted Driving Accident
What Are Distractions to Drivers?
Distractions to drivers include manual distraction (taking a hand off the wheel), visual distraction (eyes off the road), and cognitive distraction (mind off driving). Most people multitask their way through their days at work, home, and/or school. This multitasking is sometimes annoying, but usually safe and efficient. Therefore, many people assume that multitasking behind… Read More »
Distracted Driving Awareness
Unfortunately, even those who consider themselves to be safe and conscientious drivers could end up involved in a collision because of another person’s distracted driving. The injuries sustained in these collisions tend to be severe and injured parties are often forced to look beyond their own insurance policies to recover compensation for their medical… Read More »
What Qualifies As Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving has become an increasingly dangerous trend in the U.S. in recent years. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 400,000 people are injured in distracted driving-related accidents every year. These accidents are particularly frustrating, as they can almost always be avoided through the utilization of safe… Read More »