When Cell Phone Use While Driving Causes an Accident

Dallas-Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney Jerry D. Andrews

Text messaging, talking, emailing, or otherwise use a cell phone while driving is more dangerous than most people realize. Distracted driving accounted for 5,474 accident-related deaths and 448,000 accident-related injuries in 2009 alone. Studies have shown that cell phone use while driving causes significant driver impairment. Yet, people continue to engage in this extremely risky behavior.

Jerry D. Andrews is a board certified personal injury attorney who aggressively represents the interests of people who have been injured in distracted-driving accidents. To learn about your specific legal options, contact a Dallas car accident attorney to schedule a free consultation.

The Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving

You need to know: the use of an iPhone, Android, Blackberry, or other smartphone while driving is extremely dangerous. The fact is, drivers cannot devote the attention necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely while using a cell phone. When drivers attempt to drive and use a cell phone at the same time, their cognitive functioning is as affected as it would be if they were driving with a blood alcohol content level of .08. The level of distraction caused by using a cell phone while driving is comparable to drunk driving.

Attorney Jerry D. Andrews can help you understand your rights and options if you have been injured in a car accident caused by distracted driving, texting while driving, or another act of driver negligence. He can review your case and then suggest a plan of action in a free consultation.

Contact a Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas, Texas

If you were injured by a driver who was using a cell phone or other PDA while driving, contact a Texas car accident lawyer today.

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