Lawyer for Distracted Driving Accidents in the San Fernando Valley
Protecting the Rights of Distracted Driving Injury Victims - (818) 783-8446
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident that was caused by
a distracted driver? Distracted driving is defined as participating in
any activity that diverts the driver's attention away from driving
and any distraction that puts the life of the driver, the passengers,
other drivers and
pedestrians at risk. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of
car accidents in today's society.
Did you know that 3,331 people were killed in 2011 alone because of a distracted
driver? Just to get an idea of how many American teenagers participate
in distracted driving, they took a poll and 40% of all teens admit that
they have been a passenger in a car with a distracted driver who was using
a cell phone. By using a hand-held device while driving, drivers are already
four times more likely to get in an accident that could leave themselves
severely injured. If your accident was caused by a distracted driver,
then you should consult with a
San Fernando Valley personal injury attorney from my firm as soon as possible in order to file a claim.
Types of Distracted Driving
So what constitutes distracted driving? Anything that detracts from the
primary task of driving should be avoided. Nothing is more important than
the value of human life and some drivers do not realize the risk that
they are taking with other peoples' lives. The most common forms of
distracted driving include:
- Texting
- Emailing
- Browsing the Web
- Eating or drinking
- Turning to talk to passengers
- Looking in the mirror to groom
- Reading or looking at a map
- Trying to control a navigation system
- Playing with the radio
- Watching a video
Out of all these distractions, texting and driving is by far the most dangerous
of them all. Texting not only requires the driver's visual attention,
but their mental and manual attention as well. By simply texting, drivers
are 23 times more likely to crash. When a driver looks down at their cell
phone to send or receive a text, the average amount of time that they
look away from the road is 4.6 seconds. During those few seconds, if the
driver was traveling around 55mph, then they have already blindly driven
the equivalent length of a football field. That is an alarming thought!
Seek Justice with the Help of a San Fernando Valley Car Accident Attorney
Was your car accident caused by a negligent and distracted driver? Many
Americans are not fully aware of all the potential dangers that it poses
until it is too late and someone is injured or loses their life. If you
have been injured or lost a loved one due to a careless and distracted
driver, you deserve to be fully compensated for your loss. Here at the
Law Offices of Joel Parker, I am dedicated to protecting the rights of
personal injury victims and their families throughout the San Fernando
Valley as well as the rest of California.
With a history of
case victories, my firm has
recovered over $65 million in verdicts and settlements.
If you have recently been injured in an accident, your job is to get well
while I handle everything else. With 40 years of experience, I have the
knowledge and the skills that are necessary in order to help you recover
the full amount of restitution that you are legally entitled to. My firm
provides compassionate and personalized legal representation that is tailored
to meet your individual needs. Let me help you through this difficult
time and I will protect your rights throughout the process. My firm offers a
free initial case evaluation to all prospective clients, so you can sit down and discuss your case
with me without any financial obligation on your part.
Contact a San Fernando Valley personal injury lawyer from my firm today to get started on your case.