Not only in California but throughout the United States texting while driving causes accidents. Any action taken by the driver or rider of a motorcycle or car that takes the mind off the road will increase the chances of an accident. An accident is caused by a chain of events. Every time one link in the chain is weakened the chances of an accident occurring increases.

Talking on the phone, hands free or not, is a distraction. Changing the radio or lighting a cigarette is a transaction. Texting when more of your attention is away from the road is a recipe for disaster. With this in mind, the government and manufacturers still add items to distract drivers. Though a navigation system is useful, it is certain that many people program it while driving, instead of pulling over to the side of the road. This too will add to the accident total.

Companies are putting TVs in the auto for back seat passengers. This too in many ways will lead to more accidents. Doing anything other than driving is distracting. The more items added to a car, which is theoretically for getting you to point B from point A will be dangerous.

Texting requires more attention than any other device and will divert more attention from the road. It seems that companies are more interested in adding options to cars in order to make money, than in preventing accidents. Texting must be dealt with more severely with stiff fines, otherwise the death toll on the highways will continue to mount.

If someone causes an accident by texting they should be held liable for injuries and damage. Check with a Los Angeles accident lawyer to protect your interests if you were physically or financially damaged by texting. Motorcycle accidents whether involving texting or not should also be referred to a a fine Los Angeles accident lawyer.