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According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1 in 6 crashes in Texas involved a distracted driver in 2022. These distracted driver crashes lead to the deaths of nearly 500 people, with nearly 3,000 being seriously injured.
Unfortunately, the prevalent use of cell phones and other mobile devices has made driving even more dangerous. But distracted driving doesn’t just involve technology. From eating behind the wheel to changing the radio station, inappropriate driving behaviors can easily result in a distracted driving accident that can cause serious injury or even a wrongful death.
Whether driving on a city street or highway, distracted drivers can be a serious threat to you and your loved ones. If you have been the victim of a distracted driving accident caused by another party’s negligent behavior, then turn to Ramos James Law, PLLC, for the support and legal protection you deserve. During this dark time in your life, let Ramos James Law, PLLC, be the light that shines through
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including:
Getting behind the wheel requires a driver’s full attention. Any activity that takes your attention away from driving and focusing on the road ahead can lead to a tragedy.
A driver traveling at 55 mph, who takes their eyes off the road for 5 seconds, travels the length of an entire football field without being aware of their surroundings. This type of negligent behavior can lead to:
Rear-end Accidents – Driver fails to stop in time and instead rams into the rear-end of the vehicle in front of them. This can set off a chain reaction in which the victim is pushed into oncoming traffic or into another vehicle in front of it.
Highway Accidents – Distracted driving at high speeds on the highway is a major risk that often leads to head-on collisions, sideswiping accidents, and single vehicle accidents.
Intersection Accidents – Failing to observe traffic lights, stop lights, and intersection traffic, can result in a serious – or even deadly – t-bone crash.
Head-on Collisions – Distracted drivers often drift out of their own lane and veer into oncoming traffic, causing serious, and often fatal, car accidents.
Distracted drivers are much more likely to drive erratically and severely injure an innocent motorist.
In 2017, Texas legislature passed a statewide ban on texting while operating a motor vehicle. Additional laws previously established had already banned cell phone use in school crossing zones and for drivers under the age of 18. Many cities throughout Texas have also passed local ordinances that completely prohibit cell phone use while driving.
Texas laws stipulate:
Individuals caught using a cell phone while driving may face fines between $200 and $500. If a distracted driver causes an accident, however, they may face common law negligence and other, more serious, penalties.
At Ramos James Law, PLLC, we believe in clear and open communication. We work diligently to earn your trust. Distracted driving accidents can require additional investigation and our Austin lawyer knows exactly how to get you the most compensation for your injuries. Our staff goes the extra mile by:
Ramos James Law can assist you in presenting damages that include but are not limited to:
For all your legal needs regarding distracted driving car accidents, depend on Ramos James Law, PLLC. Our Austin lawyer has a decade of providing clients with the dedicated support their situation requires.
Contact us online or by phone at (512) 537-3369 for a free consultation.
We understand the financial burden you may be suffering during this difficult time. That’s why we do not charge unless we win your case. Ramos James Law goes to great lengths to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
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