Distracted Driver Automobile Accidents

1. DISTRACTED DRIVER AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS In mid-August, the California Highway Patrol arrested a man for talking on his cellphone when he crashed into two other vehicles, killing both drivers, one of whom was a 19-year veteran of the CHP. According to reports, the driver in custody was speeding while talking on his cellphone when the incident occurred. The tragic crash is a deadly reminder of just how quickly accidents can occur when drivers are not 100% focused while driving. In this issue, we will talk about the increasingly dangerous trend of distracted driving and tell you why it makes sense to leverage the skills and expertise of a personal injury lawyer if you are a victim of distracted driving. TALKING AND TEXTING ON CELL PHONE IS ILLEGAL IN CALIFORNIA In 2008, the California legislature passed legislation that prohibited talking on a cellphone while driving, and one year later, they issued a ban on texting while driving. DISTRACTED DRIVING IS NOT LIMITED TO CELL PHONE USE Beyond the use of cell phones, distracted driving includes a driver doing any of the following while operating a motor vehicle: •talking and interacting with other passengers while driving •adjusting their stereo or navigation system while driving •eating and drinking while driving •using or reaching for devices within the vehicle while driving DISTRACTED DRIVING IS NOT DECLINING Unfortunately not. A recent study has confirmed that about 69 million drivers per day admitted to using their cell phones while driving. The average cell phone usage time was 3 minutes and 40 seconds. Further, drivers aren’t using their cell phones just for talking when driving. A different

2. studyfound that 8 percent of those surveyed said they watched YouTube videos while driving, and 18 percent were checking their Instagram and Facebook accounts. DISTRACTED DRIVING IS VERY DANGEROUS Research from AAA has confirmed that it takes an average of 27 seconds for a driver who has just put down their cellphone or finished adjusting their stereo or navigation system before becoming fully engaged in driving their vehicle. Many dangerous mishaps can happen in 27 seconds! Injuries sustained in car accidents can be life-lasting. If you are or become injured because of someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to be properly compensated for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning potential, and your pain and suffering. That is why it is imperative that you leverage the skills of an experienced and reputable personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles such as Ramtin Sadighim. As one of the leading Los Angeles car accident attorneys, Attorney Sadighim will make sure your unfortunate circumstance is represented with utmost integrity and persistence for the best possible For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact The Law Offices of Ramtin Sadighim at 888-999-8744 or visit www.CaliAccidentAttorney.com. outcome.