Car Accidents Caused by Texting Drivers
Charlotte Car Accident Attorney
Texting while driving is a dangerous practice committed by all too many drivers on the road today. Often considered as hazardous as drunk driving, reading and composing text messages may result in a driver unintentionally
causing a car accident that leaves one or more people seriously injured.
Have you been involved in any type of car accident, motorcycle accident or
truck accident that was caused by a texting driver? You may be able to hold this driver accountable. A
Charlotte car accident lawyer at our law office can talk to you about your legal options and can assist you with your insurance claim, whether you are seeking financial compensation from your own insurance provider or if the other driver's insurance company should pay the damages. Our legal team has more than 65 years of collective legal experience and a strong commitment to client support and service. We are ready to help you recover the money that will help you rebuild and move on when you need it most. We assist clients in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Dangers of Texting While Driving
Let's look at a few of the dangers posed by texting while driving. To properly (and safely) operate a motor vehicle, a driver should have visual, physical and mental attention on the task at hand. Texting can affect all three of these:
- Visual attention – texting will take the driver's eyes off the road, if only for an instant.
- Physical attention – when reading or composing a text message, a driver may need one or even both hands, taking them from the steering wheel.
- Mental attention – a driver who is texting will have at least a portion of his or her mental attention on the text message as opposed to the road and other drivers.
For more information about texting and your rights if injured in an auto accident caused by a driver who was committing this offense, contact a Charlotte car accident attorney at our firm.