New Port Richey Distracted Driver Accident Attorney

According to the Centers for Disease Control, distracted driving kills nine people each day and injures hundreds more. Distracted driving is truly one of the greatest public safety threats. And although Florida has tried to tackle the challenge, the reality is that too many motorists continue to drive while distracted. Call Wendy Doyle-Palumbo if you were hurt in a crash with a distracted motorist. Our legal team can start compiling evidence to use in a personal injury claim. Call our office to speak with a New Port Richey distracted driver accident attorney.

Five of the Most Common Distractions

Motorists face many demands on their attention. Unfortunately, taking your eyes off the road can lead to physical and mental impairments.

Some of the most common distractions are:

1. Smartphones

A phone is definitely the #1 distraction. Motorists talk on the phone, check messages, or even type out texts or emails. Simply looking at a phone takes a driver’s eyes off the road, which can lead to a collision. Even so called “hands free” phones can divide a motorist’s attention, which increases the risk of a crash.

Our law firm can investigate whether a driver was on the phone when they struck you. We might request copies of the driver’s cell phone records, which will show them on the phone in the moment of impact.

2. Pets

A pet can easily distract a driver. Think of a dog lunging into the front seat or a cat wrapping itself around a driver’s neck. A surprised driver can collide because they aren’t focused on the cars around them. Animals should be properly restrained whenever out on the road, but many drivers let their pets run freely inside the car.

3. Children

Young children can distract parents at the wheel, who might be looking in the rearview mirror to check on their child. All it takes is a split second for a driver to crash into someone.

4. Dashboard Controls

Fiddling with the air conditioning or the radio dial can divide a driver’s attention. Distracted driving accidents happen in the blink of an eye.

5. Food and Drink

A motorist who is trying to eat a hamburger or chicken nuggets behind the wheel can easily get distracted. The same is true of simply sipping a coffee or milkshake. Imagine if a driver spills coffee on their lap. Their eyes immediately go down, which means they cannot see what is happening in front of the vehicle.

We investigate the cause of any accident and will even ask questions of the other driver under oath. Some drivers will admit they were distracted, while others will dig in and claim they were as careful as possible.

Contact Our Firm to Schedule a Consultation

We offer a free, no risk consultation with a New Port Richey distracted driver accident lawyer. During the meeting, we can explain more about our experience in these cases and ask basic questions to understand why you think the other driver was distracted. Reach out today.