SC Distracted Driving Attorneys
It’s a common occurrence to see distracted drivers cruising down South Carolina roads and interstates. Whether the result of the driver taking his/her eyes or hands off of the road to make a quick call or even simply daydreaming, the effects of distracted driving can lead to an accident, resulting in life altering and even deadly consequences.
Distracted driving can include:
- talking on a cell phone
- eating and drinking
- talking to passengers
- grooming or putting on makeup
- reading books, newspapers, or even a map
- using a PDA or navigation system
- watching a video or playing on a computer or tablet
- playing with the radio, a CD or an iPod
The statistics on distracted driving nationwide are staggering:
- 20 percent of crashes which resulted in an injury involved a resport of distracted driving
- of the deaths in distracted related driving accidents, 995 involved a report that the driver was using a cell phone
- in 2009, 5,474 people were killed on US roadways and an estimated additional 448, 000 were injured in crashes caused by distracted driving
- The age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers involved the under 20 age group
- Drivers who use hand held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves
- using a cell phone while driving whether its hand held or even hands free delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a BAC of .08, the legal limit!
If you have been injured by a distracted driver, the South Carolina accident attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. will fight for fair compensation for your injuries. Our South Carolina car accident lawyers are prepared to fight for compensation in the courtroom and will defend your right to compensation for your past and future medical bills, lost wages and future earnings, your pain and suffering, and in the event of a fatal car accident even wrongful death.
Contact the South Carolina accident attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. today for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and how we can help.
