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Distracted Drivers

Posted by: Steve Wagner
March 24, 2009
Topic: Motor Vehicle Accidents

In Indiana, it appears that distracted drivers are to blame for a high percentage of highway fatalities. In two recent accidents, distracted drivers are to blame for the deaths of two people. While swatting at a spider, a driver in Spencer County hit the back of an SUV causing the SUV to swerve and hit a semi truck head on. The driver of the SUV died as a result of the crash. A teenager also died in Perry County after being rear-ended by a tractor trailer. Inattention is also to blame in that accident as well.

In February, 2009, it was reported that 465 accidents were caused by distracted drivers. However, that figure is not completely accurate. In reality, 465 drivers admitted to being distracted while driving which led to a crash, and in some cases, a fatal crash. What is the leading culprit? Cell phone usage. In Indiana, police crash reports now have a special section devoted to whether or not the driver was on a cell phone at the time of the accident. With the proliferation of text messaging and emailing using smart phones, accidents caused by distracted drivers will only increase.

If you have been injured by a distracted driver, the personal injury law offices of Wagner Reese & Crossen today for a free consultation at (800) 792-0332. http://www.inuryattorneys.com/.


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