Experienced Texting and Driving Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Clients Throughout Birmingham, Nashville and Nationwide
Texting and driving accidents are becoming a common occurrence on Alabama roadways. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 660,000 drivers are using a cell phone while behind the wheel at any given time. This frightening statistic sheds light on the distracted driving epidemic.
If you or someone you love was involved in a car wreck as the result of a texting driver, you may be eligible for compensation.
At Cory Watson Attorneys, we understand the confusion and frustration that follow a car accident, and we want to be the ally you and your loved ones have during this difficult time. We will always fight for the maximum compensation due to the victims of texting and driving accidents.
To find out how we can help, call (877) 562-0000 or fill out the free case evaluation form on this page. Your initial case review is 100% free, and the details of your case will always remain confidential.
Why is Texting and Driving Dangerous?
Like many other distracting behaviors, sending and reading text messages takes the driver’s focus off of the road. When a motorist is not concentrating, their reaction time is slowed and judgment-making abilities are impaired.
Texting happens to be one of the worst offenders for driving distractions:
- The driver is visually distracted when they take their eyes off the road to look at their phone
- Cognitive distraction occurs as the driver thinks what to say or reads a message
- As they take their hands away from the wheel to type the message, they are manually distracted
According to the NHTSA, drivers who engage in texting behind the wheel are three times more likely to crash.
Types of Texting and Driving Accident Injuries
Some of the most common texting and driving accident injuries are:
- Airbag injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Head trauma
- Lacerations
- Passenger ejection
- Seatbelt injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
- Whiplash
- Wrist injuries
Habitually texting while driving is not uncommon, either. The NHTSA reports that 20% of teen drivers and 10% of parents admit to having extended conversations through text, with multiple messages being exchanged during their time in the car.
After an auto accident with a texting driver, seek medical attention immediately—even if you aren’t sure if you were seriously injured. Internal injuries and some symptoms of head or brain trauma may not show up immediately, and it’s important to diagnose and treat all injuries as soon as possible.
Get Help From Our Distracted Driving Attorneys
At Cory Watson, our skilled team of distracted driving attorneys is ready to assist you with your car accident claim. We can offer the peace of mind that your case will be handled with expertise and compassion as we seek justice for you and your loved ones.
From our office in Birmingham, we are proud to serve clients in communities across Alabama. Call (877) 562-0000 now, or complete our free initial consultation form to get the experienced legal representation you deserve.
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