DISTRACTED DRIVING ATTORNEY SERVING KNOXVILLE & FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
With the advent of smartphones and the host of other electronic devices that flood the market every year, distracted driving is more of a temptation – and a threat – than ever before. Lives are lost every day by roadway accidents that resulted from distracted driving. A momentary glance away from the road can cause rear-end accidents while sitting in traffic - or even worse - fatalities when traveling at high speeds on the highway. If you are one of the many who was injured or lost a loved one to such an incident, know that you can take legal action. Our Knoxville car accident lawyer at the Law Office of Joshua S. Reed is here to help you seek justice for your losses.
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COMMON CAUSES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING ACCIDENTS
Distracted driving does not necessarily mean the driver was using a phone while driving. Driving laws extend to a variety of different actions, and dictate that the driver’s full attention must be on the road at all times while operating a vehicle. Furthermore, at the root of most personal injury cases is negligence. This means that the at-fault party caused an unsafe situation by acting in a manner that was both preventable and unreasonably dangerous. To strengthen your case, you should prove that another was acting negligently.
IF A DRIVER CONSCIOUSLY PARTICIPATED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, IT CAN BE CONSIDERED NEGLIGENCE:
Texting
Talking on a cell phone
Conversing with passengers
Personal grooming
Eating or drinking
Reading anything, including a map
Adjusting a radio, sound system, or clock
Using a navigation system
According to statistics, young drivers aged 18-20 are the group most likely to be involved in distraction-related auto accidents and fatal crashes. Cell phone use was cited as the leading cause of distracted driving accidents - totaling more than a million road accidents in the country.
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TIPS FOR STAYING FOCUSED ON THE ROAD
Perhaps the most unsettling part of distracted driving accidents is that they CAN be prevented. Although there are numerous distractions for drivers today, we can all do our part to make our roads safer for us and everybody around us.
Prepare before you go - Avoid having to rush to your destination, as this can make driving more stressful.
Plan your route - Have your GPS set, your itinerary planned out, and be familiar with the route you will take beforehand.
Avoid using your phone, taking calls or switching the radio, as this can cause unnecessary distractions
WE CAN PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AS AN INJURED DRIVER
Our Knoxville auto accident attorney can strive tirelessly to protect your rights. We believe that you should not be held accountable for the irresponsible actions of another, and we are here to seek a just outcome. Our team can fight to win you compensation that can cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.