Driving a motor vehicle requires people to maintain concentration at all times. When careless drivers try to "multitask" while driving, doing anything from texting to eating a sandwich, innocent lives are put at risk. If you or someone close to you has been injured by a distracted driver, it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer protect your rights.
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At Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our auto accident attorneys have significant experience handling car accident claims for clients in Santa Rosa, San Francisco and the surrounding areas of Northern California. We are dedicated to helping you obtain full and fair compensation for the losses you have suffered.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced San Francisco distracted driving accident lawyer. Call 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation.
Distracted Driving and Car Accident Injuries in Santa Rosa
According to a 2009 study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 20 percent of motor vehicle accident injuries involved reports of distracted driving. Distracted driving can be broken down into three general categories:
- Visual distraction: taking your eyes off the road
- Manual distraction: taking your hands off the wheel
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Cognitive distraction: taking your mind off of driving
Distracted Driver Accidents in Santa Rosa
Examples of distracted driving include:
- Texting while driving
- Talking on a cell phone
- Eating while driving
- Reading while driving
- Grooming
- Changing the radio station
- Talking to other occupants
- Children in the car
- Pets in the car
Distracted driving is often suspected in car accident cases, but difficult to prove. An experienced car accident attorney can investigate the circumstances of your accident to determine if and how distracted driving played a role. With the facts in hand, we can pursue full and fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other losses.
Free Case Evaluations for Injury Victims
If you or someone close to you has been injured by a distracted driver, we are here to help you pursue justice and compensation. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Santa Rosa distracted driving accident lawyer. Call 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation.
