Distracted driving accidents on the rise

Stuck in rush hour traffic on the downtown expressway, you glance at the car next to you, amused to see the female driver frantically putting on makeup. Later you spot a businessman watching the big game while driving home.

Everyone's in a hurry these days, and multitasking while driving is simply another way to get things done. Unfortunately, police reports of a Richmond car crash are on the rise, and driving distractions cause more Virginia car accidents than ever before.

Common distracted driving habits include:

  • - Talking on a cell phone
  • - Texting on a cell phone
  • - Eating or drinking
  • - Talking to passengers
  • - Reading a map, including electronic navigational systems
  • - Changing the radio station, CD player or ipod song

Virginia driving law prohibits teenagers from using cell phones while driving. Recent addendums to the law make it illegal for Virginia drivers of any age to text while driving unless stopped.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, you might be able to sue for compensation. For details call the law firm of Tronfeld, West & Durrett at 1-800-321-6741. We're local people helping to keep our neighbors safe.


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