Be Aware of Distracted Drivers

Since you probably drive to and from work, the grocery store, your kids’ activities, etc., as a Missouri car accident attorney, I’m sure you see people multi-tasking while driving all the time. When you hear of distracted driving, most people think of cell phones, but now these are not the only distractions causing Missouri car accidents.

Cell phones are very dangerous to be using while driving, don’t get me wrong. Between texting, emails, phone calls, and any other miraculous thing your cell phone can do, even if you look away from the road for a second, you can cause a terrible Missouri car accident. Along with the recent wave of smart phones, phones are even more complicated than before, so more Missouri car accidents are being caused by those trying to use these devices while driving. Some may be surprised that although dangerous, cell phones are not the only distraction causing Missouri car accidents.

Although cell phones are the most common distraction, doing other activities while driving can be equally as dangerous. Missouri car accidents have been caused by doing things such as: eating, reading, or putting on make-up. These activities have been deemed equally as dangerous as driving while intoxicated, and sometimes even worse.

There are currently laws against texting while driving in many states, including Missouri. We recognize that negligent drivers will continue to text while driving regardless of the current laws. Don’t be one of the statistics. Your text can wait.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured by a driver who was too busy texting or doing something other than driving, then you need to seek legal counsel. Contact a Missouri car accident attorney at the Castle Law Office to schedule a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.