Dangerous Driving Distractions

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri

 

One of the most rapidly growing causes of automobile accidents is distracted driving. The increase in accidents caused by drivers talking on cell phones or text messaging has led several states to make these activities illegal.

 

If you have been involved in a serious automobile accident due to another driver’s distracted driving, personal injury attorneys Rex and Ryan Bradley can help you get compensation for your injuries.

 

Dangers of Distracted Driving

 

These days, it is almost more unusual to see someone driving without a cell phone in hand than it is to see someone driving with all their attention focused on the road. Unfortunately, in spite of laws passed against sending text messages or talking on the phone while behind the wheel, many drivers still continue this dangerous practice.

 

Driving while doing something else, such as talking on the phone or adjusting a radio or mp3 player, takes important attention away from the road. GPS devices, meant to help you get to your destination, often provide yet another distraction. Many drivers even try to read the newspaper or eat a meal while operating a vehicle.

 

These kinds of distractions cause a slowdown in response time similar to or even more serious than that caused by drunk driving. In other words, distracted drivers are as likely or even more likely to cause accidents than drunk drivers.

 

What To Do in Case of an Accident

 

If you are involved in an accident in which the driver is distracted, be sure to contact your insurance company as well as an experienced accident attorney right away. Acting immediately can be important if you need to build a case against the person who hurt you.

 

Rex and Ryan Bradley, Missouri accident attorneys, understand the frustration and difficulty involved in the aftermath of a serious car accident, especially when the accident was due to someone else’s carelessness. We’ll help you get compensation to pay for medical bills, lost wages and even help you deal with the consequences of long-term disability.

 

For more information about how The Bradley Law Firm can help you, please contact our offices today. In the St. Louis, Kansas City and Jefferson City, Missouri area, The Bradley Law Firm can offer a free accident case evaluation.