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Texting and Car Accidents

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Modern technology is a wonderful thing, but when paired with driving, can quickly turn deadly. The dangers of texting while driving have been well documented in every state. But, the occurrences of auto accidents resulting from a driver who was using a cell phone rather than paying attention to the road continue to rise. At the law offices of Orlando car accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., we aggressively punish drivers who have injured or killed others due to their gross negligence while driving.

Distracted drivers are four times more likely to cause an accident and are responsible for the majority of auto accidents on America's roadways. An alarming number of vehicles traveling the roads have been turned into mobile offices, entertainment venues and chat rooms by irresponsible and careless drivers. The result is increasing numbers of life-altering injuries and devastating fatalities. These numbers are comparative to those resulting from alcohol related accidents.

Misconceptions of Driver Ability

Most human beings are capable of some level of multi-tasking. Problems arise when individuals attempt to multi-task beyond their capability. The human brain is limited as to how much it is capable of processing at any given moment. Distractions such as texting take concentration away from the road and diminish the brain's ability to process a sudden and unexpected incident, resulting in an accident that likely could have been prevented.

Bans On Cell Phone Use

The number of states that have actually imposed a ban on cell phone use and texting while driving is extremely low. Five states have banned cell phone use and fourteen have banned texting. Regardless of whether or not these figures change for the better as time goes by, the final decision to exercise responsible driving habits lies with the individual driver. Studies have shown that a driver who is distracted by texting is incapable of processing the visual atmosphere around them. This means missed traffic signals and lights, slower response and braking times and a general lack of sufficient control over the vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident in the state of Florida and believe that the driver responsible was texting while driving, please do not hesitate to contact the legal offices of Florida auto accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., for experienced and skillful legal representation.