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Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that can result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. Most distracted driving accidents in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. are avoidable. As a driver, you have a legal responsibility to obey all traffic laws — both federal and state.
Unfortunately, simple inattention, such as staring at a billboard, can cause a distracted accident in Shreveport, Louisiana.
When a distracted driving accident happens, victims don’t have to fight for justice and compensation on their own. Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers has recovered millions of dollars for past clients. Our Shreveport distracted driving accident lawyers are available to answer any questions you may have about your distracted driving accident.
Distracted driving is any activity that takes your eyes off Shreveport roads. Anything that interferes with your attention while driving a vehicle, such as grooming yourself or eating a snack, is distracted driving. Such actions put road users at risk of injuries or losing their lives.
Driving distractions that affect motorists fit into three categories:
In the U.S., there were over 290 million smartphone users in 2021. Smartphones have become one of the main causes of distracted driving accidents in Louisiana. Many drivers now drive while texting, which endangers the safety of all road users, including the distracted drivers.
Using a smartphone while driving involves all three types of distractions.
Louisiana law prohibits drivers from using their cellphones to send text messages or post on social media networks while driving on public roads or highways. Driving while using a wireless telecommunications device to read, write, or send text-based communication is illegal.
Wireless telecommunications devices in this context can be cellphones, personal digital assistants, text-messaging devices, or computers.
Additionally, the state has completely banned school bus drivers and novice drivers (drivers under 18 years) from using cellphones while driving.
Failure to comply with these traffic laws may result in penalties like fines.
Drivers who engage in distracted driving activities endanger the lives of road users. A Shreveport distracted driving accident attorney can help you determine who is responsible for your crash and injuries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that eight people die every day in the U.S. in accidents involving distracted drivers. About one in five people killed in distracted driving accidents aren’t the occupants of vehicles. They were either walking, outside stationary vehicles, or cycling.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving accidents in 2019 led to:
After a distracted driving accident in Louisiana, you may be eligible to sue the other driver (the defendant) for their negligence. A car accident lawyer in Shreveport can investigate what happened during your motor vehicle crash, They will gather and analyze the evidence to prove who is liable for your accident. In most cases, the person to blame is the distracted driver.
Personal injury claims in Louisiana have statutes of limitations. An attorney can ensure you file your claim before the state deadline.
Most distracted driving accidents are preventable. The use of cellphones while on the road Is very often the cause.
If you or your loved one sustain injuries in a distracted driving accident, contact Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers immediately. You may be eligible to receive economic and non-economic damages for your claim.
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