Motorists should stay focused on their driving duties and the road at all times. Anything that diverts a driver’s attention away from the road can have devastating consequences. When motorists are distracted by their cellphones, they can cause texting while driving car accidents in Dover.
If you believe a distracted driver caused your collision, a dedicated car accident attorney at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya knows how to help. We can guide you through the process of a personal injury lawsuit and help you fight for fair compensation.
How to Prove That a Driver Was Texting
After a collision, you might feel overwhelmed. Even if you suspect the driver who caused your wreck in Dover was texting, you may worry about how to prove it, especially if they deny it. Fortunately, our seasoned lawyers know how to help. We can thoroughly investigate the crash scene to determine what happened. We can review the police incident report to see if the responding officer noted anything about texting. We can also meet with bystanders to see if they observed the driver on their cellphone or even if they noted that the driver looked down, which could indicate they were looking at their cellphone. Fortunately, texting is easier to prove than other kinds of distractions. Unlike changing the radio station or brushing one’s hair, texting leaves a digital trail. Our attorneys can follow the necessary procedures to subpoena cell phone records from the at-fault driver to determine whether they were texting at the time of the crash.
Reasons Why Texting Is So Dangerous for Motorists
Although they should always focus on their driving duties, motorists face different types of distractions. Just one type of distraction can lead to a crash. Unfortunately, texting while driving creates three different types of distractions for motorists.
Manual Distractions
A manual distraction forces a motorist to remove one or even both hands from the wheel. For instance, if a driver takes their hands off the wheel to pick up their cellphone, they can lose some control of their vehicle. If they need to turn the wheel sharply, they might not be able to without full manual control.
Visual Distractions
Motorists should look at the road ahead of them and periodically check their mirrors, so they know everything that is occurring on the road around them. If a motorist looks at their phone to read a message or type out a reply, the vehicle may drift into another lane or off the road. If the car in front slows down or stops, the distracted motorist might not notice the change in traffic conditions. If a pedestrian enters a crosswalk, a texting driver might not see them in time to avoid a tragedy.
Cognitive Distractions
Drivers should not allow their minds to wander. Texting drivers cannot fully focus on their driving duties while they are thinking about a chain of texts. Their brains are more engaged in composing replies than concentrating on the traffic.
The combination of all three types of distractions involved in texting dramatically increases the risk of a collision. Our attorneys understand how devastating the aftermath of a Dover crash caused by a texting driver can be. We will work tirelessly to help you get the settlement or damages award your family deserves.
Call a Dover Lawyer After a Texting Crash
Texting while driving car accidents in Dover can cause significant disruption in your life. Fortunately, our skilled attorneys at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya can help. We will work with you and guide you through a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and anyone else who played a role in causing the crash. Call our lawyers today to discuss your case.