DISTRACTED DRIVING IS A FACTOR IN 15% OF INJURY CRASHES

Statistics suggest that distracted driving is a major contributor to auto accidents in Texas. In fact, it may be a factor in up to 15% of all crashes.

At Wham & Rogers, we have helped numerous clients sort through the aftermath of distracted driving accident cases. We want Texas drivers to be aware of the dangers of distracted driving, and how they can get help if they are injured by a distracted driver.



If you have been injured by a distracted driver, call us for a free consultation at (832) 592-1108.

Facts about Distracted Driving

Here are some other facts and figures about distracted driving:

• 10% of fatal crashes and 15% of injury crashes in 2015 involved distracted driving.
• In 2015, there were 3,477 people killed and an estimated additional 391,000 injured in crashes involving distracted drivers.
  
• People are as impaired when they drive and talk on a cell phone as they are when they drive intoxicated at the legal blood-alcohol limit of 0.08%. 
• Cell phone users are 5.36 times more likely to get into an accident than undistracted drivers.

Texting while driving increases the risk of crashing by 23 times

The most common form of distracted driving involves use of a mobile device behind the wheel. Texting is the most dangerous, and most common, way that drivers get distracted and cause accidents. Just how dangerous is texting while driving? Take a look at the following data:

• Text messaging increases the risk of crash or near-crash by 23 times. 
• Sending or reading a text message takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds, long enough to cover a football field while driving at 55 mph
• Texting and driving is 6 times more likely to get you in an accident than drunk driving.
• It takes an average of three seconds after a driver’s mind is taken off the road for any road accident to occur. Reading a text message while driving successfully distracts a driver for a minimum of five seconds each time.
• The average speed in the US is about 55 mph. Taking five seconds to read a text in this time means that the driver travels the length of a football field without looking at the road.
• When you text while driving, the time that you spend with your eyes off the road increases by about 4 times.
• Every day, 11 teenagers die because they were texting while driving.
• Ninety-four percent of teenagers understand the consequences of texting and driving, but 35 percent of them admitted that they do it anyway.

Injured by a Distracted Driver?

If you or a family member has been injured by a distracted driver, it is important to speak with an attorney experienced in handling distracted driving cases. At Wham & Rogers, our Board Certified personal injury lawyer has vast experience handling auto accident cases, including distracted driving cases.

To find out more about your rights and options to pursue compensation for your injuries, call Wham & Rogers for a free consultation at 832-592-1108. Our injury attorneys in The Woodlands and Spring are here and ready to help.