Nearly 6,000 people died in 2008 in car accidents involving a distracted driver. More than half a million more people were injured in similar accidents.

Drivers who use hand-held devices (like cell phones) while driving are four times as likely to get into accidents serious enough to cause injury.
A recent study shows that using a cell phone while driving delays a driver's reactions as much as having a blood-alcohol concentration at the legal limit.

The facts for New York drivers are clear: distracted driving is a dangerous activity that greatly increases your chances of being injured in a serious accident. There are three main types of distracted driving:

  • Visual - taking your eyes off the road to look at something else
  • Manual - taking your hands off the wheel to do something else
  • Cognitive - taking your mind off the road to think about something else
All three of these types of distracted driving create a greater risk of being in a car accident. The common activities that lead to distracted driving include:
  • Talking/texting on a cell phone
  • Eating or drinking
  • Talking to passengers
  • Grooming
  • Reading or looking at maps
  • Using a smart phone or navigation system
  • Watching a video
  • Changing radio stations, or operating an MP3 player or CD changer
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a New York car accident involving a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the Long Island car accident lawyers at RGG&L to learn more about your case. We have years of experience representing New York car-accident victims just like you.