GJEL Accident Attorneys Shares Top Causes of Distracted Driving
SAN JOSA, CA - 02/22/2018 (PRESS RELEASE JET)
GJEL Accident Attorneys is committed to keeping drivers and pedestrians safe in the Bay Area. To help support this mission, the firm recently released a comprehensive guide on the most common causes of distracted driving. The attorneys at GJEL know that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents throughout the United States and want to inform drivers of activities that may be diverting their attention while driving.
"Even if you're a passenger in a car you should let your driver know if they are not paying full attention to the road. After all your safety is on the line" says attorney Andy Gillin from GJEL Accident Attorneys. In 2015 almost 3,500 people were killed in accidents related to distracted driving which makes it a major concern for anyone on the road.
The problem with distracted driving is lack of awareness and education in most cases. Many drivers think that looking at their cell phone for just a second won't be a true distraction. When the reality is that this statement could not be further from the truth. In fact, a recent study showed that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds will increase your risk of getting in an accident by 24 times.
Many victims who have been injured due to distracted driving accident's didn't even see the accident coming. This is especially common for pedestrians walking across intersections and rear end accidents. The scary thing is that you don't even need to be the one driving to be hurt an accident. It's easy to get hurt due to someone else's negligence.
It's research like this that GJEL Accident Attorneys is committed to spreading to keep people safe. Here are a few of the most common reasons for distracted driving accidents:
- Adjusting Climate Control
- Eating While Driving
- Texting / Calling While Driving
- Grooming
- General Distractions
Whenever you get behind a wheel it's essential that you commit yourself to the safety of the passengers inside your car and the surrounding cars around you by trying not get distracted.
GJEL is a California Serious Injury Law Firm and we talk to clients every single day that have been injured in accidents. "By spreading the word and informing more people about the dangers of distracted driving, we know we can help keep the roads safe" said Andy Gillin.
The next time that you get on the road whether you're the passenger or the driver be sure to remember that safety comes first. Remember that a text can wait and help keep the roads safe.
This press release is from:
GJEL Accident Attorneys
1625 The Alameda #511, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 955-9000
https://www.gjel.com/san-jose/personal-injury-attorneys
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