Car Accidents and Cell Phone Use
There is no question that cell phone related accidents are on the rise. In 2010, the National Safety Council estimated that 28% of all accidents and fatalities on U.S. highways were caused by drivers using cell phones. Cell phone use and accidents associated with it will no doubt continue to rise.
What makes Cell Phone Usage while Driving so Dangerous?
David Strayer, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Utah and a leading researcher in the field of cell phone use and accidents who appeared on Oprah’s “No Phone Zone” program, explains that drivers using cell phones suffer from:
- Impaired visual scanning
- Inattention blindness—looking but not actually seeing up to half of the information they normally would
- An impaired ability to react appropriately to other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects in the roadway
- Impaired situational awareness
- Delayed reaction time—slower braking, steering, etc.
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Dr. Strayer’s studies indicate, in fact, that being drunk at .08 and using a cell phone while driving both increase the risk of an accident by the same amount.
The Clement Firm—Seeking Justice for Victims of Cell Phone Related Accidents
Attorney Todd Clement is nationally recognized as one of the leading injury lawyers in the field of distracted driving. If you have suffered at the hands of a distracted driver, Todd Clement can help.
You will receive an unparalleled level of service and attention from Todd himself as he conducts a thorough investigation into every aspect of your accident and the circumstances that led to it. Todd will take the time to get to know you and your family. He believes passionately that distracted driving can be a criminally irresponsible act, and will bring that passion to your case.