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Are There Different Types of Distracted Driving?

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Often, people think of accidents caused by distracted driving happening in the way they do in television programs and movies. That there is a big event, such as a tidal wave or car chase, and a driver can’t pay attention to road risks. Of course, daily life is different than it is in the movies. Real distracted driving accidents are possible, and do happen, because of small distractions, such as a person being lost in their own thoughts.

After a car accident caused by a distracted driver, talk to a seasoned Sarasota car accident lawyer about damage recovery. It is estimated that approximately 25% of car accidents can be attributed, at least in part, to the behavior of a distracted driver. Staying on task when driving is essential to have a safe journey from one destination to another.

Learn About the 3 Categories of Distracted Driving

If you drive daily, it is likely you have been guilty of some type of distracted driving. Understanding how distractions can interfere with your ability to drive safely is an important step to adjusting your behaviors and making sure you are driving as safely as possible at all times.

Distracted driving behaviors are typically broken down into three main categories:

  • Cognitive distracted driving. When a person is rehashing a conversation in their mind or is obsessed with a recent personal event, they may be unable to focus their thoughts on the task of driving.
  • Manual distracted driving. If you are using your hands for anything other than driving, such as unwrapping a hamburger or applying makeup, you are manually distracted.
  • Visual distracted driving. Too often, people think if they only look away from the road for a moment, to look at a text or search through their backpack, they are free from risk. In truth, accidents happen in a split second and visual distractions could result in a collision.

Tell the Insurance Companies, You’re Going to Hale

Unfortunately, there are many daily car accidents in Florida. Wrecks happen for a range of reasons. It is possible speeding or driving under the influence are to blame, but often the cause of an accident is a distracted driver. Even though people know logically that there are risks when they pick up their cell phone or turn to talk to someone in the backseat, they continue to do so, not thinking an accident could happen to them.

But if it does happen – if you or someone you love is involved in an auto collision – there is help available. Do not accept a low offer from an insurance company simply because you believe you have no choice or because they are nice. You do have options, so talk to a Sarasota car accident lawyer about them today.

Were you hit by a distracted driver? Talk to the experienced Sarasota attorneys at Hale Law. Some crashes lead to complex insurance negotiations. Our experienced Florida attorneys will work to secure the maximum compensation amount on your behalf. Because our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, there are no fees or costs if we are unable to recover compensation. For a free consultation, call us at 941-735-4529.

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