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A Chicago Car Accident Attorney Urges Drivers to Avoid Texting and Other Distracted Driving Behaviors

Every day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in car accidents triggered by distracted driving behavior. Lately, state and local lawmakers have focused their efforts on curbing the practice of texting and driving. However, it is important to note that distracted driving car crashes are caused by many factors—each just as dangerous as texting while driving. Following are the three main categories of driving distractions:

Visual – A distraction that takes a driver’s eyes off of the road
Manual – A distraction that takes a driver’s hands off of the wheel while driving
Cognitive – A distraction that takes a driver’s mind off of driving

Statistics show that drivers under the age of 20 make up the largest population of distracted drivers on the road. This is most likely caused by driver inexperience. However, young drivers are not the only ones to become distracted while behind the wheel—it can happen to anyone. Following are some common examples of distracted driving behaviors that can result in a serious Chicago car wreck:

Texting or talking on a cell phone
Daydreaming
Talking with other passengers
Using in-car electronics such as global positioning satellite (GPS) navigation systems, stereos, or other computer devices
Eating and drinking
Personal grooming activities such as applying makeup or combing hair

At any given moment, a quick trip to the grocery store or gas station can turn into a nightmare when a distracted driver causes a car wreck. If you suffered a severe injury in a distracted driving car crash or some other serious accident, a Chicago car crash attorney at Lane Brown, LLC may be able to help. Our compassionate and experienced lawyers will take the time to carefully examine your case, answer your questions, and help you to understand your legal rights. Call us today at 312-332-1400 to schedule your free consultation. Our attorneys will work tirelessly to help you to obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries.