Hit By a Distracted Driver: What a Texas Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
Distracted drivers come in all shapes and forms. As a Grand Prairie auto accident attorney, I've seen wrecks caused by motorists trying to eat while driving, who've been trying to apply their makeup or use their electric razor to shave while driving or who've lost control of their vehicle thanks to their pet dog roaming loose around the car.
Distracted drivers are extremely hazardous not only to other cars, motorcycles and trucks on the roads around Dallas-Fort Worth, but also to themselves and any passengers they might have riding with them. If you were a passenger in a car driven by a distracted driver and were injured in a crash, you still have a right to make a claim for compensation to pay for your medical treatment - even if the person who was driving was your best friend or a relative. I handle claims like that all the time.
Using a cellphone while driving
Without question, the most common kind of distracted driver we see in Grand Prairie and the surrounded area is the motorist who is using their cellphone while driving. Regardless of whether they were texting, talking or using their smartphone as a GPS, it all counts as distracted driving. Studies have even found that having a conversation on a handsfree cellphone can impair the driver's ability to safely operate their vehicle.
In my opinion as a personal injury lawyer, anything which takes you full and complete attention away from the road ahead and the important task of correctly operating your vehicle is a big mistake. Over the years, I've handled hundreds of collision cases against distracted drivers. I honestly believe that distracted driving is a growing problem, yet people continue to tweet and email from the driving seat undeterred. There is a reason why it's illegal to drink and drive - because doing so makes you a danger to other people. It's the same thing with texting and driving.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a multi-vehicle wreck caused by a distracted driver, make sure that you contact the personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm as soon as possible. We have the experience and the resources necessary to fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. Call us toll free today at 800-354-6275 or locally at either 817-294-1900 or 214-327-8000.
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