Research into Distracted Driving indicates that regardless of whether the driver at fault is using a handheld or hand-free device, both can have a negative effect on the driver’s ability to safely operate their vehicle. The cognitive distraction in either case is enough that the driver would miss essential visual and audio cues needed to avoid a collision.

Secretary LaHood recently made it clear that he disapproved of automakers’ growing trend to introduce new voice recognition technology to their vehicles as anytime a motorist is involved in activities that take his attention away from the road he is putting himself and other road users at increased risk of suffering an accident.

If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident caused by a driver who was not paying attention in the Fort Worth area contact the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation on your case. Mark Anderson is a personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth with experience helping people injured in a variety of personal injury cases get the compensation they deserve. Please call on 817-294-1900 or toll free on 800-354-MARK.