Stamford Accident Attorneys
Distracted driving has always been a common cause of accidents, and with today’s technology the problem has become much worse. With the pressure to stay connected at all times, and the shift from talking on the phone, which is dangerous enough while driving, to texting, which is exponentially more distracting, we can expect distracted driving to remain the leading cause of traffic accidents for years to come. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, the Stamford accident attorneys of Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, can help.
Common Distractions
Public awareness campaigns have brought attention to the dangers of texting while driving, much like the campaigns against drunk driving in the 1980’s. While the emotional tug of these ad campaigns may change the behavior of a few, they can also give people a false sense of security and superiority, making them feel like very safe drivers if they refrain from texting, while they remain completely oblivious to the other distractions they succumb to everyday.
Examples of common distractions which lead to accidents include:
- Texting and cell phone use
- Adjusting the stereo
- Attending to children and pets
- Reaching for objects on the floor, in the passenger’s seat and in the backseat
- Eating and drinking
- Personal grooming
The bottom line is that texting and driving is quickly becoming a major safety hazard on Connecticut’s roadways. If you are a pedestrian, look both ways and pay attention. If you have been injured in an accident in Connecticut by distracted drivers or for any other reason, please call our Stamford pedestrian accident attorneys today for a free claim evaluation.
