Keep Your Distance From Distracted Drivers To Prevent Yourself From Being Involved In An Accident
Brian O Sutter
Personal Injury
Traffic Accidents
People have been partaking in activities that distract them from their driving for years. It used to be not all that uncommon to see a driver reading a newspaper or magazine during traffic hour. Gadgets, smartphones, and tablets have made many of these types of distractions obsolete, but they also opened up an entirely different can of worms. Glancing away from the road to text, even if only for a brief moment, can change your life drastically in an instant. There are GPS and other apps that assist with driving, but the vehicle should always be parked in a safe location before attempting to input coordinates. A person's attention should stay steadily focused on the road, as well as, their vehicle's surroundings, and with any luck, accidents will be avoidable. Watching the car in front of you sway back and forth between the painted lines on the street could indicate that distracted or impaired driving is taking place. Slow down and remain at a safe distance from the vehicle. After all, most people would likely rather get to their destination late, than to be involved in an accident. Pull over to a safe location, and contact the proper authorities to remove the threat from our roadways. Don't attempt a heroic stunt on your own, as doing so may lead to an altercation or road rage incident. The swaying motions could also indicate a poorly maintained vehicle or an overweighted load. If a tire blows out on the car, the driver may jerk the steering wheel to correct the issue, which might cause them to strike another automobile.
Being on the lookout for visual signs of distracted driving might help you avoid becoming involved in an accident too. While most of the focus usually remains on people using their devices, keeping your eyes peeled for individual’s applying makeup, styling their hair, or even eating can be beneficial helping you stay safe. Multitasking is an excellent skill to use at home, school, or work, but it is best to avoid trying to do too much while you are in the car. Aside from the dangers involved, hitting a pothole or curb while applying lipstick and eyeliner may leave you looking more like a clown than a supermodel. The utensils can even jab the driver in the eye, which will cause their vision to become limited. Meanwhile, people holding a drink in one hand, and a burger in the other, leads to them driving with their forearm or knee. The world offers enough dangers without us adding to them, so remain aware of your surroundings, and hopefully, you will never have to experience a car crash.
Automotive accidents often result in injuries, loss of work, and a substantial amount of recovery debt. Southwest Florida residents should contact our office for a free case review to discuss their legal options. If it can be proven that another driver's carelessness, recklessness, or negligence is to blame for your damages, you may be entitled to compensation. People should not head into their case expecting to get rich, as the Florida legal system is not a get rich quick scheme. However, a fair monetary sum is determined by the severity of the injury, how it affects one's life, medical costs, and even pain and suffering in some cases. The time after a crash is almost as stressful as the accident itself, but hiring a reputable lawyer can make it a little easier. Our attorney has successfully represented residents in the area for more than 30 years, and he will be more than happy to do the same for you.