Texting is now a more common cause of auto accidents than drunk driving. North Carolina has a ban on texting while driving, and it is a primary offense, meaning that a driver can be pulled over for texting. Of course, texting is just one of many distractions that can lead to an accident. If you believe that a distracted driver caused your accident, our Statesville attorneys can help.
Common Distractions
Although texting and other device use are the most dangerous distractions because they take your eyes off the road for extended periods of time, anything that takes your eyes or mind off of the task of driving can be deadly. Many common distractions do not even involve technology. Example of driver distractions include:
- Texting
- Watching videos
- Surfing the internet
- Talking on cell phones, even hands-free
- Taking selfies
- Adjusting the stereo
- Talking to passengers
- Tending to children
- Eating and drinking
- Personal grooming
- Reaching for objects on the floorboard or in the backseat
- Rubbernecking
- Daydreaming
Proving Distracted Driving
Distracted driving can be difficult to prove. There is no blood or breath test to use as evidence. However, our skilled Statesville accident attorneys have the knowledge and experience to gather the evidence necessary to support your case, such as:
- Witness statements
- Cell phone records
- Surveillance footage
- Images from red light cameras
- Images or video taken by witnesses
- Images or video posted to social media, sometime by the defendant
If you or someone you love has been have been seriously injured in an accident that and you know or suspect that a distracted driver was involved, please call the Statesville accident attorneys of the McIntosh Law Firm at (855) 960-5515 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
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