St. Louis Distracted Driver Accident Attorney

Have you been injured by distracted driving?

Unfortunately, across the nation, one of the most common causes of car accidents is becoming increasingly more and more of an issue. While drunk driving has been known for many years to cause horrendous and catastrophic car accidents, over the past few years, a new danger has become known that poses just as much, if not a greater, threat to drivers on all roadways. This is known as distracted driving. Distracted drivers are those that are behind the wheel and on the road, but do not give their full attention to the task at hand. No matter which type of distraction that they are displaying, these drivers are a hazard that should be taken seriously. The three categories of distraction include:

• Visual distraction - Taking their eyes off of the road;
• Manual distraction - Taking their hands off of the wheel; and
• Cognitive distraction - Taking their focus away from road.

All three of these types of distractions can prove to be dangerous to the victim, however, when they are combined (such as when a driver is texting while driving), the result can be fatal. Some of the most common forms of distraction, besides texting, include the following:

• Talking on a cell phone;
• Eating or drinking while driving;
• Having a conversation with other passengers;
• Participating in self-grooming habits;
• Using a GPS system or other map; and
• Attempting to control the music

Defending the Victims of Distracted Driver Accidents

According to the NHSTA, in 2009, almost 20% of all car accidents were caused by forms of distracted driving. This calculates to over 5,000 fatalities and over 400,000 injuries sustained. For this reason, if you have recently been injured in an accident of this nature, it is in your best interest to seek legal counsel from a hard-hitting and experienced St. Louis personal injury attorney that you can trust. You should not be forced to suffer in silence if you have recently been victimized.

At the Onder Law Firm, we strongly believe that drivers who negligently operate a vehicle, especially if they allow themselves to become distracted by trivial matters, should be held responsible if they cause an accident that results in a catastrophic injury. Should you choose to work with our legal team, you will be able to be confident knowing that we will stop at nothing in our efforts to help defend your legal rights. We recognize what a growing problem distracted driving is and we know the damage that it can cause to not only the victims, but the families of the victims as well.

Why hire a St. Louis car accident lawyer from our firm?

For this reason, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. At our firm, we strongly believe in the pursuit of justice and no matter how complex a case is or how much work it will require on our part, we stand committed to helping our clients to seek their desirable outcome. These cases are difficult to navigate and can be extremely challenging, but we will not be deterred. No matter whether we are required to consult with accident reconstructionists, if we have to consult with experts or if we need to gather witness testimonial, we will be unafraid to go the distance in our efforts to protect our clients. So don't wait! Call us today and learn more about how we can help you.