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Car Accident Cell Phone Statistics

Monday, October 11, 2010 by Jeffrey A. Nemerov

Keeping both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road is imperative to safely operating a motor vehicle. . While auto accidents have many causes, few are as preventable as those involving the use of cell phones. Eating, listening to the radio, and talking to passengers are also distracting behaviors that can cause an accident. However, talking or texting on a cell phone diverts a tremendous amount of focus away from the road and increases your chances of involvement in an auto collision. Hiring a New York City car accident lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make if you are involved in an auto accident.

Cell phone use and car accidents
Few people leave their homes without a cell phone. Additionally, cell phone use is quickly becoming one of the leading causes of car accidents in the U.S. If you are injured by a driver who is using a cell phone, it is in your best interests to contact an experienced accident attorney as soon as possible.

Consider the following statistics reported in studies by Harvard University, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and Carnegie Mellon University:
People who use cell phones while driving are four times more likely to be in a car accident.
Cell phones cause 200 traffic fatalities and half of a million injuries each year.
Drivers who use cell phones are 18 percent slower to react to brake lights.

To read more on the statistics of car accidents and cell phones, visit us online. People who text or talk on a cell-phone while driving endanger the lives of everyone around them. Contact a skilled accident attorney if you are in a collision with a driver who is using a cell phone. Our New York City auto accident lawyer consult with medical experts, accident reconstruction experts, economists, vocational experts, life planners, and other experts to determine your damages, including future expenses. As our client, you can rely on us to maximize the ultimate recovery you receive. Contact us to discuss pursuing fair compensation for personal injuries that resulted from a car accident.

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Posted at 16:28 PM

Topic: Automobile Accidents