Distracted Driving: Talking or Texting Behind the Wheel Causes Serious Accidents and Injuries in Fort Worth, Texas
Distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents in Fort Worth. It is a huge problem that is entirely preventable and should never happen, but unfortunately it does - all the time.
Way too often in Tarrant County, people decide to use their phone to talk, text, read their email or even surf the internet while driving. Especially in Fort Worth where there are so many drivers and highway systems, the smallest decision to respond to a text or take a call can lead to disastrous consequences in the blink of an eye.
Distracted driving causes wrecks and injuries to innocent parties. Distracted driving kills innocent people.
Have you been injured by someone who was talking or texting when they caused your car accident in Tarrant County?
If you were hit by someone who was using their phone to talk or text while they were driving, then you have rights to pursue a personal injury claim against them for the negligent act. Sometimes it is hard to prove that the driver who is responsible for your accident was indeed distracted. It takes a detailed investigation and sometimes a subpoena to the driver's cell phone company.
In Texas, you are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, your scarring and disfigurement and your pain and suffering. But, the only way to obtain that compensation is to make a claim.
You are entitled to make the claim with the other driver's insurance company or if they don't have liability insurance as mandated by the State of Texas, then you can make a claim on your uninsured motorist's coverage if you have that type of insurance on your own car insurance policy.
Common Questions the Anderson Law Firm Receives About Distracted Driving:
What is the law regarding distracted driving in Texas?
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What is considered to be driving while distracted?
How much of my time will a claim or a lawsuit take?
Will I have to go to court if I hire a lawyer?
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The Anderson Law Firm's founder, Mark Anderson, is an advocate for safe driving and sponsors local projects to teach teens the dangers of texting and driving. More than 10,000 teens have signed our Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) pledge and we believe our roads are safer because of it.
At the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, our lawyers only practice personal injury law. Our top rated attorneys no the ins and outs of the law and will never be bullied by the insurance company.
The accident and injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm always offer free consultations to those who have been injured in car accidents as a result of distracted driving. There is no obligation to retain us after this meeting and it is a great way to learn all of your legal options. We give you straight talk-we will tell you if you have a valid claim and we will tell you if we think you need a lawyer.
There is no up-front fee to hire the Anderson Law Firm. All of our clients pay us in the end if we are successful in winning the case for them. If we don't win, we don't get paid. It is as simple as that.
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Description: Distracted Driving is not new infomation. Distracted driving is more than just using technology when driving. It represents a range of activities that impact a driver’s visual, auditory, physical or cognitive abilities when driving. There have been concerns about distracted driving since windshield wipers were introduced in cars in the early 1900s. Contact the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 for a free consultation. - Decrease of Attention When Someone Is Talking While You Are Driving [PDF]
Description: There are many forms of distracted driving. Science Diet did a research showing a decrease in brain activation associated with driving when listening to someone speak. If you have been a victim in a car accident from a distracted driver, contact the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX for a free consultation. 817-294-1900 - Driving While Distracted Increases The Likelihood Of A Crash [PDF]
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Description: There are hundreds of different ways that can cause a driver to multitask, however those different distractions typically have the same results. Statistics say that over 65 percent of drivers admit to eating while driving. If you have been hurt by what you think was a distracted driver contact the Anderson Law Firm at 817-294-1900 for a free consultation. - Distractions In Everyday Driving in Fort Worth TX
Description: Fort Worth personal injury lawyer Mark Anderson is a passionate critic of distracted driving. Injured in a wreck? Call for a free consultation 817-294-1900. - Distracted Driving Statistics
Description: Car wrecks caused by distracted driving habits such as texting are on the rise. Statistics provided by Fort Worth personal injury lawyer 817-294-1900 - Comparison of the Cell-Phone Driver and the Drunk Driver [PDF]
Description: A psychology department from Utah conducted a survey that compares cell-phone drivers and druken drivers. If you have been involved in a car accident contact the Anderson Law Firm at 817-294-1900 for a free consultation. - Distracted Driving In Commerical Vehicle Operations [PDF]
Description: Every vehicle that is driving down the road can be distracted by something. The weight of semi-trucks and tractor-trailers is much more than a car and can be more dangerous when not having full attention to the road. For any questions about a distracted driving accident contact Fort Worth Car Accident Attorney Mark A. Anderson at 817-294-1900. - Distracted Driving 2009 Statistics: Traffic Safety Facts [PDF]
Description: There are many ways to drive distracted: sending/recieving text messages, reaching for a drink, paying attention to something else, or even messing with the radio buttons. For questions about a distracted driving car accident contact Board Certified Injury Attorney Mark A. Anderson at 817-294-1900. Free consultation and free book for accident victims. - Distracted Driving Study: Effect of Text Messaging (SMS) on Novice Drivers [PDF]
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Description: A study suggest there might be a link between road rage and distracted driving - and that DFW has some of the angriest drivers in the country. 817-294-1900 - New TADD Campaign Underway to Eliminate Teen Texting and Driving in Tarrant County: Who Will Win?
Description: TADD 2010 (Teens Against Distracted Driving) has begun! Sponsored by the Anderson Law Firm Accident & Injury. Hurt in a wreck? Call 817-294-1900 today! - Cell Phone App May Help End Distracted Driving
Description: App developers are working on new ingenious ways to prevent users for texting or calling while operating their automobile. Fort Worth injury lawyer 817-294-1900 View All
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Case Results for Car Accidents:
- Fort Worth Man Injured In Irving Traffic Wreck
Awarded: $135,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $46,882.42)
- Car Wreck Caused by Fatigued Driver in Fort Worth
Awarded: $300,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $107,058.27)
- Richland Hills Woman Dragged Beneath Truck
Awarded: $200,000 (Attorney’s fees and expenses totaled $69,798.34)
- Driver Injured in Fort Worth Car Accident
Awarded: $75,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $25,591.81)
- Passenger Hurt in Fort Worth Bus Accident
Awarded: $115,000 (Total attorney’s fees and expenses were $40,663.40)
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