Texting & Driving Leads to Kentucky Car Accidents in the Blink of an Eye

Many people may say that they're fairly good drivers and that texting while driving doesn't affect their driving to any great degree. This is far from true; texting does, in fact, significantly reduce your reaction time, and makes you more susceptible to a Kentucky car accident, something any Louisville personal injury lawyer can confirm.

Texting interferes with your ability to drive well. Without total focus on the task at hand, you're unable to perform either activity well.

Think about it - when you're texting:  

• Are your eyes on the road, or on your screen?
• Are both hands on the wheel or is 1 busy with the phone?
• Is your mind focused on maneuvering through traffic safely, or are your thoughts turned inward on your conversation? 

In a small study conducted by Car and Driver, the reaction time of driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 was compared to the reaction time of driving while texting. The results that reading a text while driving can slow your reaction time by nearly triple and texting while driving didn't fare much better.

If you've been injured in a Kentucky car accident due to someone's negligent driving, such as when they've been texting while driving, you'll want to speak to a Louisville personal injury lawyer about filing a claim and seeking the compensation you're entitled.

Contacting a Louisville Personal Injury Lawyer

Texting while driving decreases your reaction time and can contribute to a Kentucky car accident. A Louisville personal injury lawyer at Gray and White can help you handle every aspect of your Louisville accident claim. If you've been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.