As a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury attorney, I know that distracted driving is a very serious epidemic that causes hundreds of car wrecks throughout North Texas every year. It's why I sponsor the Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) program which aims to educate young drivers on the dangers of texting behind the wheel and asks them to make a pledge not to indulge in the dangerous habit.
However, it is not just teenagers who are guilty of texting, emailing and tweeting while they're supposed to be focused on operating their vehicle. A Unisys and IDC survey whose results were published this week shows that 20% of employees admit to sending work-related emails and other tasks while driving. The survey does not delve any deeper in to that figure, but it doesn't matter as even if you are using a hands free device, you are still not focusing the proper amount of attention on the task in hand: driving safely.
I have helped many personal injury victims who have suffered extremely serious injuries as a result of being hit by a distracted driver. There is never a reason, never a good enough excuse for you to put someone else's life in danger. Even work. I've seen lives ruined because of people using a cellphone while driving. Please; don't do it.
Mark Anderson is an experienced auto accident injury lawyer who has helped traffic collision victims and their family members throughout Tarrant County and the surrounding region since 1991. He is also the author of the book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident which was not your fault, please call for a free no obligation consultation on your personal situation at 817-294-1900.
15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case!
One wreck is enough! If someone's carelessness causes you to be seriously injured in a Texas Accident, you must make sure you don't make mistakes that could WRECK your own claim. Any mistakes you make could end up being very costly for you.
15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case!