Motorists Can Get Distracted by Numerous Things When Driving

Distractions can happen at any time while driving. When your eyes leave the road for just a moment, anything can happen. Someone might pull out in front of you, or a child might run out into the street. It takes just a second for disaster to strike. The following are common causes of distracted driving accidents:

Texting While Driving

Many people are guilty of texting while driving at some point in their lives. Checking your phone at a stop sign or while driving on what seems to be an empty road can feel harmless. However, taking your eyes off the road might cause you to veer off your lane or run a red light.

Changing the Radio Station

Changing the radio station might not seem like a significant distraction. However, you still have to take your eyes off the road. Your attention is directed toward the station you are switching to and listening for a good song. If a car, object, or person crosses your path, you might not be able to react in time because your attention would be on the radio station.

Looking for Directions

Driving somewhere unfamiliar can be difficult. When you have to look at your phone or a map for directions continuously, your focus might get taken off driving. Looking up directions before going to a new place may save someone’s life.

Passengers

Passengers can cause significant distractions while driving, especially small children or pets. When you have passengers in your vehicle, it is vital to keep your eyes on the road for your safety and their safety as well. Passengers can prove especially distracting to rideshare drivers, who may cause accidents while trying to navigate unfamiliar streets. You can work with a New Orleans Lyft accident lawyer in this situation.

Eating or Drinking

Busy people are used to multitasking. Eating or drinking while driving can cause you to take your eyes off the road. An accident might occur if you attempt to clean up spilled food or drink while driving.

Looking in the Mirror

When you are driving, it can be tempting to fix your makeup or blemish on your face. Looking in the mirror can distract you from the road ahead of you.

Drunk Driving

Drunk driving can be viewed as a form of distracted driving, as alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to focus, make sound judgments, and react swiftly to changing road conditions. Just like other distractions, the influence of alcohol diverts a driver’s attention away from the primary task of operating a vehicle safely. Alcohol-induced impairment affects cognitive functions and coordination, leading to delayed reactions and diminished control over the vehicle. In this state, drivers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, increasing the potential for accidents and serious injuries. If you were injured by a motorist driving under the influence, our drunk driving accident lawyers in New Orleans will help you take legal action.

Distracted Driving Can Cause Victims to Sustain Severe Injuries

Distracted driving car accidents can cause severe injuries. If someone is not paying attention to what they are doing while driving on the road, they might cause a collision that could severely injure another person. Injuries that can be caused by distracted driving include:

  • Broken bones
  • Lacerations
  • Burns
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Whiplash
  • Internal bleeding

If you received any injuries due to a distracted driving accident, you might be entitled to compensation. A New Orleans distracted driving accident lawyer can fight for your rights on your behalf. Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.

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Victims May Be Able to Collect Compensation for Their Suffering

When you are in a car accident, the financial repercussions can be shocking. The costs can add up quickly. A distracted driving accident can be even more frustrating if you were not the one who caused the accident. You might be entitled to compensation due to the injuries and damages you sustained. These damages may include:

Medical Expenses

Injuries sustained in a car accident can require extensive medical care. From emergency room visits to doctor’s appointments, the medical bills alone can cost a small fortune. Our team can help you fight to have your medical expenses covered by the at-fault party.

Loss of Wages

Car accidents alone can cause you to miss work. If you suffered injuries due to your car accident, you might miss more work due to medical appointments. You may be entitled to receive compensation if you lost wages because you had to miss work after your car accident.

Decrease in Wages

If you had to switch careers or decrease your hours due to your car accident, you may be able to get compensation for this salary decrease. Injuries can prevent you from doing the job you were doing before the car accident, which is why they are considered compensable in personal injury cases.

Vehicle Damages

If you were in a car accident, there is a good chance your vehicle was damaged somehow. Car repairs can be expensive even for minor damages. If your vehicle was totaled, you may be able to receive compensation to cover the cost of replacing your vehicle.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering include the physical and emotional pain you suffered due to your distracted driving accident. The anguish you experience should not be ignored when it comes to compensation for your car accident.

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