Why is texting and driving so likely to lead to a serious Louisville car accident?

A: Choosing to text while driving can easily lead to a Louisville car accident because your focus is not fully on the road. A Louisville accident attorney can help explain that this is because when you are behind the wheel, a distraction is a distraction regardless of the source.

It is very likely that while you are driving you will receive a text message but that doesn't mean you should read or respond to it while you are operating a vehicle. When you are a victim of an accident due to a negligent driver, talk to a Louisville accident attorney about filing a claim.

Texting While Driving: the Cause of a Louisville Car Accident

The abilities of a driver who is texting are seriously impaired and the delayed reaction times can be compared to those of a drunk driver. Yet most people have the misconception that drunk driving is far more dangerous.

In fact, they are quite similar. When tested for reaction times a driver who was reading or sending a text had identical reaction times to the driver with a 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content level (0.08 considered drunk driving).

When a driver is texting, his or her attention is not being focused on the road. At least one of his or her hands will be off of the wheel, the train of thought far away from the road and being alert to the vehicles surrounding the car and the line of vision on a small phone screen rather than the road in front of him or her. 

Contacting a Louisville Accident Attorney

A Louisville accident attorney at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your Kentucky car 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.