Distracted Driving Is More Than Just Driving While on the Phone

The owner of The Jaklitsch Law Group, Rick Jaklitsch has appeared in Who’s Who In American Law for more than 24 years and was one of the first lawyers to receive a perfect 10.0 rating for legal ability by AVVO.com. In his practice, Rick Jaklitsch represents clients who have suffered from an injury due to accidents, including those caused by distracted driving.

When distracted driving is discussed, many people automatically think it is driving while using the phone. However, it is more than that. A driver is distracted when he or she drives without full focus on the road. The law requires drivers to pay full attention to the road while driving. Therefore, drivers who engage in other activities that take their focus off the road are distracted.

Common forms of distracted driving are driving while: adjusting car features such as the radio or temperature settings, navigating on the car console, eating or drinking, and performing acts of personal hygiene such as applying makeup, brushing teeth, or brushing hair. Other forms of distracted driving include driving while reaching for a cigarette or lighting one, handling a pet, or turning around to reprimand children in the back seat.

If you are involved in an accident with a distracted driver, you can sue him or her or his or her insurance for compensation. Having video evidence of the other driver being distracted will help your case. If you have a dashcam or there are nearby cameras, these will help your case. A witness who saw the accident happen can help. So can an expert witness who can analyze the scene of the accident.

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