The Three Deadly Types of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a leading cause of auto accidents in the United States, and it may be worse than you think. According to the NHTSA, more than 3,331 people were killed last year due to distracted driving and there were over 387,000 injuries. While the number of drunk driving accidents has been cut in half since the 1980s, distracted driving has been on the steady rise. At the law offices of Burg and Brock, as a leading vehicle accident lawyer, we know first hand just how damaging distracting driving can be. These are the key facts everyone should know.

There are three types of distracted driving: manual, visual, and cognitive. 

Manual distraction is when you take your hands away from the wheel. Changing the radio station, or grabbing your burger for a bite are both prime examples. 

Visual distraction, as its name implies, is when you remove your eyes from the road. This can take the form of looking at food you just spilled, or staring at a billboard.

Finally, cognitive distraction is a failure to concentrate on the task at hand. Believe it or not, daydreaming while driving could end badly because you might not notice that stop sign. 

The reason why operating your smartphone while driving is such a terrible idea is because it combines all three forms of distracted driving for the perfect combination of negligence. You've heard it before, but it deserves to be heard again: It's not worth the risk. 

     

If you find yourself involved in an accident that you didn't cause, statistics show it was likely the result of distracted driving, and you may need a personal injury lawyer to protect to your rights. The Law Offices of Burg and Brock are one of the best choices for an attorney in Los Angeles. We'll make sure the law is on you side.