The Hazards of Distracted Driving
The effects of a car accident in some cases are fairly minor. People may become made a bit anxious about driving, or their vehicles may be left with some easily fixed scratches. But far more frequently the driver and passengers of a vehicle involved in an accident are apt to suffer injuries that require at least some medical attention. As a result, you may expect all drivers to be committed to doing whatever they can to avoid causing unnecessary collisions. Sadly, driver distraction is actually a common problem.
If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused by a distracted driver then you are likely entitled to pursue financial compensation beyond that which is available to you through an insurance claim or settlement offer. Contact the Clearwater car accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Tragos & Sartes, P.L., at 727-441-9030.
Dangerous Distractions
Dangerous distractions that cause numerous accidents on Florida roadways each year include:
- Speaking with passengers
- Talking on a cellular phone
- Text messaging while driving
- Eating or drinking while driving
- Adjusting the climate control, radio, or other console-based devices
The increasingly hectic pace of modern life has forced people to begin attempting to cram as many different activities into a limited span of time as possible. Multitasking, as it has been termed, is even considered a highly valued trait in the work environment. But there is no place for it when driving a motor vehicle.
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Your health should not have been endangered by the negligence of another driver’s inability to properly attend to the task of driving safely. Contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Tragos & Sartes, P.L., at 727-441-9030 if you have been the victim of a distracted driver.
