Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous reasons for a car accident. It’s as bad as drunk driving for causing poor judgment and reaction times. Yet it is distressingly common and kills many people every year, including in Lafayette.
Distracted Driving Is Dangerous and Deadly
In the few seconds one’s eyes, hands, or mind divert from the task of driving, distracted drivers place those around them at risk for serious injury. It’s a type of reckless driving. The injuries you experienced due to a distracted driver may require a long recovery or result in a permanent disability. Driver distraction is most commonly related to the use of cell phones—specifically, sending and receiving texts. Yet this isn’t the only kind of distracted driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists three main types of driver distraction:
- Visual: takes your eyes off the road
- Manual: takes your hands off the wheel
- Cognitive: takes your mind off driving
Your injuries can prevent you from returning to work and leave you unable to pay any medical expenses, all due to no fault of your own. A Lafayette personal injury lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for what you’ve suffered after a reckless driver hit you.


