What type of distracted driving caused your accident?

On Behalf of | Oct 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

Drivers in Florida and across the country have a serious problem with distracted driving. A high number of people use their phones for various reasons while they are operating a vehicle, and this leads to a greater chance of causing an accident. There are a few different types of distracted driving, but they are all dangerous and preventable.

If you are a victim of an accident caused by a distracted driver, you have the right and option to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. You may be unsure of the factors that caused your crash or what you can do next, but you can take steps to better understand what happened and who is liable. You do not have to walk through the aftermath alone.

The things that can divert a driver’s attention 

Drivers have more things to distract them than ever before. Almost everyone has phones, and now, many cars come with infotainment systems that can take a driver’s attention away from the road as well. There are also various other factors that can determine how attentive a person is while driving. The three main types of distraction that may be to blame for your accident can include the following:

  • Manual distraction is what happens when a driver takes his or her hands off the wheel. This may mean holding a phone, changing the radio station or eating while driving.
  • Visual distraction is anything that makes a driver look away from the road. This can often include looking at a phone, but it may also happen when adjusting the radio, reading a billboard or even putting on makeup.
  • Cognitive distraction is anything that takes a driver’s mental focus from the task at hand. This means a driver can be mentally distracted, even with two hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

You may feel helpless and hopeless after an accident, but victims of this type of preventable and irresponsible behavior have the right to take action and defend their interests.

Learn about your legal options today

It may be helpful for you to take legal action as soon as possible after an accident in order to determine if you have grounds to move forward with a civil claim. Evidence can erode and disappear, and taking immediate steps to protect yourself is a smart first move for victims of distracted driving accidents.

Personal injury claims are complex, and you may be unsure of where to begin. It can be helpful to start by seeking the opinion and guidance of an experienced accident attorney.

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