Distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents in the United States. When a person is distracted, while driving, it can be as dangerous as driving while drunk. Distractions can be anything that takes your eyes off the road such as texting, but can include many other things as well. Eating while driving, putting on makeup, talking on the phone, reading a map or GPS. Even things like changing the radio station or inserting a CD can be called driving while distracted. Anything that takes your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel is a distraction to safe driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2009 that 6000 died and 450,000 people were injured by distracted driving. This was sixteen percent of fatal crashes and twenty percent of all crashes. The largest number of crashes caused by distractions was under 20 year olds. Drivers in the age group between 30 and 39 had the highest number of accidents involving cell phone use. This problem is not just a problem of teenage drivers; it affects everyone from the youngest to the oldest drivers.

This safety administration and police agencies are concerned by the increase in car accidents involving distracted drivers. They are trying to pass more laws that can control this problem. It is now illegal to talk on a phone while driving in most states. There need to be laws to control the other types of activities that people engage in while driving. Multi-tasking while driving should not be tolerated. Too many innocent people are getting injured because others fail to make good judgments about doing other tasks while driving. Despite all of these alarming statistics most people think they are immune to accidents and will still keep texting and talking on the phone while driving.

If you of a loved one was injured in a car accident due to the negligence of a distracted driver, you deserve compensation for your damages. You should immediately contact a personal injury lawyer for a free consultation to discuss you case and proceed with your claim. Don't wait, start today and get the help you deserve.