Distracted driving or drivers has/have become one of the most common factors causing car accidents. Cell phones and other electronic devices are everywhere, and within arm’s reach most of the time, and let’s face many of us cannot resist the urge to wish to read or respond right away. These devices can be a major distraction while driving. Many states, including Maryland and the District have, no texting and hands-free laws now. Even without a cell phone, a driver needs to consciously avoid distractions in order to drive safely and avoid car accidents. Before, the cellphone and GPS devices, it was struggling to eat that hamburger and balance the Coke while driving, but mobile devices have more than exaggerated the temptation to become distracted.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in 2011, more than 3,000 people were killed in auto accidents caused by distracted driving.
There are many ways a driver can become distracted and cause a car accident. Some of the most common driver distractions include:
- Texting
- Cell phone use
- Eating
- Applying makeup or grooming
- Reaching for something in the car
- Reading, such as a map
- Having a conversation
- Thinking about work, a fight, or something else that is demanding your concentration
These distractions can cause life-altering car accidents and devastating injuries. If you were injured by a carelessly distracted driver, you deserve compensation for your injuries.
If you are searching for an experienced and aggressive Maryland car accident attorney, please contact the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick, LLC to schedule a consultation. We represent clients in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.