West Virginia Attorney For Accidents Caused By Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is very common, leading to at least 10% of all serious car accidents in West Virginia. It does differ with age group. For instance, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety notes that a full 58% of teen car accidents stem from distracted driving. Additionally, all distracted driving statistics are likely low, as they often rely on driver self-reporting – there is no test that can prove distraction in the same way that a breath test can prove impairment.
If you get injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, it is time to call us at Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. We have been practicing since 1994, and our extensive experience helps our attorneys navigate even the most complex cases. We are known for our track record of success, our high level of integrity and our dedication to fighting for our clients’ rights. Call for a consultation with a car accident lawyer if you have been hurt due to another driver’s negligence in West Virginia or Ohio.
Types Of Distracted Driving in West Virginia and Ohio
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention define the three main categories of driver distraction as manual (physical) distractions, visual distractions and cognitive (mental) distractions. Within these three main categories, there are numerous specific examples that you can see every day on the roads in West Virginia. Common examples include:
- Texting and driving
- Using social media apps
- Taking pictures or videos
- Changing the radio station
- Streaming music through a phone
- Eating or drinking – even when it does not involve alcohol – behind the wheel
- Focusing on or updating a GPS or navigation device
- Reading a paper map
- Talking to passengers
- Dealing with children or pets
- Gawking at other accidents
- Reading street signs or billboards
- Watching movies or videos
- Daydreaming
- Talking on the phone
- Picking up items that fell on the floor of the car
- Adjusting the mirrors, the steering wheel or the seat belts
Ideally, drivers should do some of these necessary steps – such as setting up a GPS or adjusting the mirrors – before they leave the driveway. Many try to do them behind the wheel, though, leading to distraction, inattention and serious car crashes.
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