Distracted Driver And Texting Accident

The Experienced Help You Need After A Distracted Driver Accident

It only takes a second — a driver glances away from the road and traffic suddenly stops, a car changes lanes or a pedestrian crosses the street. No matter the situation, distracted driving can have serious, even deadly, results.

Consider the following:

• At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving.
• According to Injury Facts 2015, the National Safety Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, distracted driving is the third cause of road fatalities, right behind alcohol and speeding.
• Each day in the United States, more than nine people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.

At NRS Injury Law, our attorneys understand how you feel after being injured in an auto accident caused by a distracted driver. A sudden, unexpected accident can leave you injured and suffering, with overwhelming medical bills, lost wages and even a loss of future earnings. NRS strives to help you recover the money you need to compensate you. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the skills you need to get the results you deserve.

Distracted Driving In Ohio

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, there were 5,474 people killed in crashes involving distracted driving, and an estimated 448,000 people injured. Distracted driving includes any type of activity that takes your focus away from driving and the road ahead of and around you. Common types of distracted driving include:

• Texting
• Using cellphones
• Eating or drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Attending to children or pets
• Adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 player
• Watching videos
• Using a GPS
• Reading, including maps
• Grooming, including shaving and applying makeup

Ohio Cellphone Use And Texting Laws