As skilled Arizona auto accident lawyers, it is important to educate people on always paying attention to the road when driving a vehicle. Many car accidents are as the result of drivers of vehicles not paying attending and getting distracted while driving their vehicle.
Being alert means that you have a capability to discern if there is something wrong in your environment or something is out of place. Our ability to pay attention is important when on the road and once that is diminished accidents are more likely to happen. The message here is that it is important to not drive while being distracted.
Arizona Distracted Driving Statistics
Distracted driving is happening everywhere. Based on Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS), in 2010, 12,026 car accidents in Arizona were due to distracted driving or failure to be attentive to the road. 27 people were killed and 3,280 were injured in Arizona because of inattention and distraction when driving on the road.
Distracted Driving Liability
Law officers may give a ticket to any driver that is driving in such a way to cause danger to the public’s wellbeing. When caught violating this law, there is a fine of $50.00 but if the drivers is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the fine can increase to $200.00.
Contact a Phoenix Car Crash Attorney
If you have been the victim of an accident because someone was driving while distracted, whether that be using their cell phone or texting while driving, it is important that you know your legal rights. As Phoenix Car Crash Lawyers, we are experienced attorneys who have helped many people recover against distracted drivers from those who are looking down to those who are on their cell phone or texting while driving. Call Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law offices, P.C. to get your questions answered. Understanding your legal rights is a vital. Call for an initial free consultation at 602-457-6222. We will answer all your questions so that you know your legal rights. Call us today at 602-457-6222 for your free consultation.
