How A Distracted Driving Attorney Can Assist You After An Accident

By Stella Gay


One of the most serious catastrophes in monetary terms is a vehicle accident. Vehicles are exceptionally easy to cause damage to, yet they are among the most expensive assets in society. The damage itself is very costly to repair and in some instances, instead of repairing the vehicle, it is written off as a wreck to be scrapped. Drivers who have been involved in unusual accidents, or accidents in which their driving was somehow impaired, should consult with a distracted driving attorney in Hammond, LA so as to determine how the law will regard their specific situation.

The legal definition of distracted driving might be relatively more subjective in its application. The driver won't always have the understanding as the magistrate or the other party in the accident. Even where they are not trying to make up an excuse for their driving, and they provide an accurate account of what happened, the allocation of blame might not be as simple as they realize and the law might still not classify the incident as a distraction.

The safer option is to eliminate distractions entirely while driving, and these basic steps are some ways in which that can be made possible. Admittedly, they are self-explanatory steps, but for some reason they are regularly not observed by drivers.

Children in cars are a common hazard. They either make a terrible noise or they start to quarrel and wrestle in the car's interior. Trying to stop them while driving is also dangerous as it breaks the driver's concentration or steering ability. Kids should be taught proper car manners at an early age, and they should preferably also be buckled up in their seats.

Younger passengers fight and kick up a racket sometimes. It is important to strap them in and make sure that they are aware of good discipline while traveling. This should be explained to them from a young age. Drivers should also not try to discipline them, for example through spanking, when the car is still in motion.

Another problem arises through the presence of juvenile passengers. Young kids sometimes play too violently or make too noise in the car. This can distract the driver, who may also try to discipline them physically without stopping. Once again, this is a dangerous disruption to their concentration and can cause impaired driving performance. Kids should be strapped into their seats, and car rules should be explained to them from a young age.

If you need to make a call, or take one, while driving, use a hands-free kit or the phone's loudspeaker. Otherwise, stop along the way and have a proper conversation.

If you have caused or been a party to a distracted driving accident, you need to talk to a lawyer about the matter. Their advice is important in understanding whether the incident genuinely amounts to a distraction, not merely on the facts, but also legally. You might not realize how difficult (or how easy) it is to prove distraction, since the court might take a very different view to yours as to what the true nature of the situation was.




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