Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. For decades we have seen the laws against drinking and driving get tougher. Lawmakers are finally starting to see and respond to the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving, but some types of distracted driving cannot be specifically outlawed and all types of distracted driving can be difficult to prove.
Cell Phones and Texting
In early 2010 a law against texting while driving went into effect in Michigan. While this is a step in the right direction, some opponents of the law say it could cause more accidents because drivers will not stop texting, they will just be more distracted by trying to hide their devices from law enforcement while they drive.
Studies have found that cell phone use can be as or more impairing to drivers than intoxication.
In many cases cell phone use and texting can be proven as a cause of your accident. There are several types of evidence that we may be able to use in your case including:
- Witness testimony
- Traffic camera images
- Phone records
Other Distractions
There are many distractions which can lead to an accident. Unfortunately, it is impossible to convince many drivers that their attention needs to be on the road. Driving distractions include:
- Eating and drinking
- Adjusting the stereo
- Tending to children
- Personal grooming
- Searching for objects
- Rubbernecking
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, please call our Detroit, Michigan auto accident attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.