Distracted Driving

It is against the law to drive while distracted. If it leads to a collision between two vehicles, this can be used as evidence of fault. Simply said, a driver who is distracted at the time of an accident can be held fully liable for all of the costs associated with that accident solely on the basis of their distracted driving. If you were hurt as a result of the carelessness of another person, a lawyer who specializes in distracted driving cases can assist you.

The majority of people have an inaccurate conception of what the legal definition of distracted driving entails. When we think of “distracted” drivers, the image that frequently comes to mind is of someone holding a cell phone while looking at the screen; for example, texting while driving. This is just one example of a more widespread problem. In a legal sense, any activity that draws your focus away from the road might be considered distracted driving. 

There are three primary categories when it comes to distracted driving:

• Visual Distractions: These distractions include anything that takes your eyesight away from the road.
• Manual Distractions: These distractions include anything that takes your hands off of the steering wheel. 
• Cognitive Distractions: These distractions include anything that takes your attention from the road. 

When operating a motor vehicle, you need to give your undivided attention to the roadway and to driving. Any discretion, no matter how small, could lead to a detrimental accident.