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There is a good chance you have heard of distracted driving. It is a type of reckless driving and is responsible for causing hundreds of thousands of vehicle accents in the U.S. every year. However, there are many people who aren’t aware that there are three main types of distracted driving. While the impacts of each of these types of distracted driving can lead to very different consequences, they are each dangerous in their own way.
Types of Distracted Driving
There are a number of behaviors that may be considered distracting, such as looking in the back seat, talking on the phone, playing on the radio, etc. However, each of these behaviors falls under one of the three primary categories of distraction. These include:
- Cognitive
- Manual
- Visual
Each category is self-explanatory. For example, visual distraction is when you take your eyes off the road, manual distraction occurs when you take your hands off the wheel, and cognitive distraction means that you aren’t thinking about what you are doing. Each of these can be dangerous and leave you and others with emotional, financial, and physical consequences if an accident were to occur.
Statistics about Distracted Driving
In the state of New Jersey, there are quite a few shocking statistics related to cases of distracted driving, some of which are highlighted here:
- In the state, driver inattention caused more than 800,000 collisions from the period of 2010 to 2014
- 25% of all teens behind the wheel admit to having responded to a text message once or more each time they drive
- Engaging in manual-visual tasks, such as dialing, texting, etc. increases the chance of getting into an accident by three times
What to do if You are a Victim in a Distracted Driving Accident
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by a distracted driver, you may have the right to recover compensation. However, in order to have the best chance possible of receiving a fair amount of compensation, you need to hire a quality personal injury attorney.
It will be up to you and your attorney to prove the other driver acted in a manner that was negligent. In many cases, this can be extremely difficult, which is why it is best to have an attorney working for you who fully understands the law and what evidence is needed to prove this type of issue occurred.
Hiring an attorney is the best way to receive the compensation you deserve for the accident you are involved in. Your attorney will be able to factor in current and future medical bills and costs, as well as other factors related to the injury, such as lost time at work, pain, and suffering, and more. As a result, they will be able to help you receive a fair settlement for the injuries you have suffered.
If you need legal representation or have a question about an accident you were involved in, contact the auto accident attorneys at Rosner Law Offices, P.C. by calling (856) 502-1655
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