Injuries Caused By Driving While Texting
Were you or your loved one injured or killed as a result of the negligence of someone who was
texting while driving? Local car accident attorneys are here to help.
Perhaps you were in your car at a stop sign, like Griffin Jones, waiting patiently to turn when suddenly you were slammed into by another driver. Or maybe you were out for a stroll with your 16-month old like Breanne Ledbetter, when out of nowhere a driver swerved into an oncoming lane of traffic, almost sideswiped another car, and plowed through the sidewalk and hit you.
These victims shared the same fate of being hit by a driver who was negligently Driving While Texting (DWT) – a dangerous distraction that is being linked to more and more catastrophic and, sometimes, fatal accidents. Fifty-seven percent of all Americans admit to sending text messages from behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.
Injuries sustained as a result of an auto accident can be lifelong, and cause debilitating pain. A
car accident attorney can help victims of accidents file a car accident lawsuit that may result in compensation for their losses and medical bills.
According to the Center for Neurology and Pain Management, common symptoms of an auto accident include:
- Whiplash
- Headaches/Migraines
- Bank Pain
- Brain Injury
- Paralysis
- Numbness or Tingling
- Memory Loss
- Fractures
- Burns
After being hit by an 18-year old driver on a two-lane highway, Griffin Jones was critically injured and had to undergo emergency neuro and facial surgery to repair a crushed skull. Breanne Ledbetter suffered from a broken hand and concussion, and her baby had to wear a body cast for six weeks following an accident that resulted when a 16-year old was sending texts while driving.
Like you, perhaps, these innocent victims have not only the physical scars from a devastating accident but may have emotional wounds for years to come. Serious accidents can result in psychological trauma that requires medical attention just as physical injuries do.