Distracted Driving

Lancaster PA Distracted Driving Lawyer

It’s normal to feel upset and frustrated if you were involved in a crash caused by a distracted driver. Your car may be damaged and you may be injured, all because of a negligent driver. If the distracted driver was paying attention to the road, the crash would not have happened. You need an attorney on your side to protect your rights during this time. A Lancaster distracted driving lawyer at Haggerty Silverman & Justice will fight to get you compensation for any injuries you sustained.

The attorneys at Haggerty Silverman & Justice want to hold distracted drivers responsible for their careless actions. Holding wrongdoers accountable can influence other drivers to make safer choices in the future. It can also lead to stricter laws prohibiting distracting behaviors such as texting while driving. Our legal team is dedicated to making the road a safer place for you and other members of your community.

Examples of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a serious epidemic. A 2015 study found that 36% of drivers text and 29% access the Internet while driving. Using a phone while driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, but there are many other distracting behaviors as well. These behaviors involve taking your hand(s) off the wheel, eyes off the road, or mind off of driving. Some examples include:

Texting
Talking on a cell phone
Browsing the Internet on a Smartphone
Reaching for objects in the car
Putting on makeup or changing clothes
Turning to speak to a passenger
Eating or drinking
Attending to children or a pet
Looking at something not in your field of sight