Distracted driving is considered to be any non-driving activity that may distract someone from the primary task of driving.
Using a cell phone or texting while driving increases your chance of a crash by at least 400 percent (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
Most Seattle residents agree that one of the most congested areas in the city is underneath the convention center on Interstate 5. Drivers can be lulled into a false sense of security by the stop-and-go traffic patterns that frequently occur in that area, and they choose that time to text or talk. But even slow-speed traffic accidents can result in tragedy.
Seattle and Bellevue Car Accident Injury Lawyer Daniel R. Whitmore Wins Cases Against Distracted Drivers
Inattentive drivers are not just teenagers driving around with a car full of friends and music blaring. Delivery drivers, salespeople and soccer moms are all under pressure to fulfill their commitments and follow their busy schedules, and they may decide that multitasking is the best way to do that. This can lead to well-intentioned, but misguided decisions to talk or text while driving.
The state of Washington has strict laws prohibiting texting and cell phone use while driving. Unfortunately, the $124 fine for distracted drivers is not as costly as the life-changing or life-ending injuries they may cause during an accident.
If you are one of the increasing numbers of people who have been in accidents with distracted drivers, contact the Law Office of Daniel R. Whitmore. Fast action is needed to win your case and maximize compensation for your injuries.
For almost two decades, Seattle distracted driving accident lawyer Daniel Whitmore has been fighting for the rights of accident victims suffering from physical injuries and emotional disturbances such as anxiety, sleeplessness and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Attorney Daniel R. Whitmore is an accomplished litigator who will not hesitate to take on large insurance companies and legal teams to obtain maximum compensation for your accident injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) considers texting while driving to be the most dangerous distraction for drivers. Texting requires the use of visual, manual and cognitive skills, all of which are essential for safe driving.
Other driving distractions include:
- Using a cell phone
- Eating and/or drinking
- Talking to passengers or pets
- Personal grooming
- Reading, including maps
- Daydreaming
- Crying or arguing
- Using a navigation system
- Watching a video
- Changing the radio station or CD
NHTSA data for 2008 indicates that almost 6,000 people lost their lives and more than half a million people were injured in crashes involving distracted drivers.
If you lost a loved one due to a distracted driver accident (DDA) or you were injured in a DDA, contact the Law Office of Daniel Whitmore.
We have significant experience and creative legal strategies that resolve these unique cases.
