Every day, we see road accidents caused by drivers' negligence.
These negligent acts range from failure to abide by traffic laws, reckless and negligent driving, and failure to focus on the road.
Driver's distraction is one of the leading causes of traffic-related accidents nationwide.
The latest trend to cause distraction is the use of cellphones and other hand-held gadgets while driving.
Texting while driving is when the person composes, sends, or is reading a text message through a hand-held phone while he is behind the wheels of a moving vehicle.
It re-focuses his attention so the driver may not immediately notice an impending threat that can harm him and his passengers.
Here are some tips to keep you focused on the road and not on your phone: • If a message needs to be read or responded, then, it is safer to just pull over at the side of the road and make all the calls and text messages needed.
• To avoid the temptation of having a quick peek at your phone (which can lead to reading or sending a message), place it inside your bag or inside the dashboard compartment.
• Turn the phone to silent mode before driving off so that you won't think of checking it to see who is calling or who has sent a message.
• Make all the necessary calls and send the needed messages before going on long drives.
Observing these safety precautions can further assure you of a safer trip each time you drive.
Texting is a fairly easy way to stay in touch with other people.
They can do it while walking, eating, and, unfortunately, driving.
Drivers must keep in mind, however, that even if they could, they shouldn't risk their lives and safety of other occupants by texting while on the road.
For accident victims who are harmed by people who were texting while driving, it is a wise thing to consult with a personal injury lawyer and discuss the possible compensation that can be recovered from the other party.
It is important to immediately contact an attorney after an accident as there have been instances when victims are forced or intimidated to sign an agreement that can jeopardize their eligibility to file a complaint.
The monetary compensation to be sought from the other party should somehow cover the economic and non-economic losses of the victim.
Discuss your case with an attorney as they know how your case should be handled.
These negligent acts range from failure to abide by traffic laws, reckless and negligent driving, and failure to focus on the road.
Driver's distraction is one of the leading causes of traffic-related accidents nationwide.
The latest trend to cause distraction is the use of cellphones and other hand-held gadgets while driving.
Texting while driving is when the person composes, sends, or is reading a text message through a hand-held phone while he is behind the wheels of a moving vehicle.
It re-focuses his attention so the driver may not immediately notice an impending threat that can harm him and his passengers.
Here are some tips to keep you focused on the road and not on your phone: • If a message needs to be read or responded, then, it is safer to just pull over at the side of the road and make all the calls and text messages needed.
• To avoid the temptation of having a quick peek at your phone (which can lead to reading or sending a message), place it inside your bag or inside the dashboard compartment.
• Turn the phone to silent mode before driving off so that you won't think of checking it to see who is calling or who has sent a message.
• Make all the necessary calls and send the needed messages before going on long drives.
Observing these safety precautions can further assure you of a safer trip each time you drive.
Texting is a fairly easy way to stay in touch with other people.
They can do it while walking, eating, and, unfortunately, driving.
Drivers must keep in mind, however, that even if they could, they shouldn't risk their lives and safety of other occupants by texting while on the road.
For accident victims who are harmed by people who were texting while driving, it is a wise thing to consult with a personal injury lawyer and discuss the possible compensation that can be recovered from the other party.
It is important to immediately contact an attorney after an accident as there have been instances when victims are forced or intimidated to sign an agreement that can jeopardize their eligibility to file a complaint.
The monetary compensation to be sought from the other party should somehow cover the economic and non-economic losses of the victim.
Discuss your case with an attorney as they know how your case should be handled.