Wrongful Deaths Caused by Distracted Driving
In 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a total of 30,797 fatal crashes throughout the United States resulting in a total of 33,808 deaths. Of that total, 5,474 people—or 16% of the total fatalities—were killed in accidents that involved some type of driver distraction. Clearly, driving while distracted is dangerous, and the families of the victims of these accidents deserve justice.
DWD (Driving While Distracted): The New DWI
Everyone is aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, but many are unaware of the dangers associated with answering a phone call or sending/reading a text while operating a motor vehicle. According to a 2006 study, using a cell phone (handheld or hands-free) while driving carries the same crash risk as if the driver had a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08.
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If you are driving while using your cell phone to call, text, email, or for many other application interactions, you are placing yourself and those around you at risk. Serious accidents and catastrophic wrongful deaths have and continue to happen as a result of distracted driving.
Contact Our Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney
At The Clement Firm, attorney Todd Clement is dedicated to fighting for the families of those who have been killed in auto and truck accidents caused by distracted driving. He works tirelessly while investigating the circumstances of the accident, finding out the role of cell phone use in causing the accident and fighting for justice and compensation for the death of your loved one.
While monetary compensation can never replace your loved one, it can help to relieve the financial burden resulting from the accident. Medical bills, funeral expenses and pain and suffering take a toll on the physical, mental and emotional health of a family, and our distraction lawyer Todd Clement wants to help alleviate this burden. Contact us for a FREE consultation to discuss your case with our experienced distracted driving attorney.