Automobile Accident Attorneys

Drivers using cell phones exhibit the same behaviors as drunk drivers. Studies have indicated cell phone use while driving is responsible for 12,000 serious injuries and 2600 deaths every year. There is no denying the combination of driving and cell phone use is indeed dangerous.

It is so dangerous that 23 states are considering legislation restricting the use of cell phones while driving. You are more likely to encounter a cell phone using driver than a drunk driver. They are difficult to tell apart. Cell phone using drivers weave, drive too slow and are involved in more rear-end collisions and use their turn signals less than other drivers.

Distracted drivers are responsible for 25% of all automobile accidents according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A survey by a national insurance group estimates 80% of drivers use cell phones while driving. Cell phone use is the number one distraction while driving. Drivers using cell phones are a hazard to everyone on the road, including family and friends in their own vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, please contact an experienced automobile accident attorney in your area today to find out about your legal rights.