Negligent and reckless driving is also an overwhelming contributing factor in most car accidents in San Diego. If another driver's reckless or negligent behavior on the road led to an accident that injured you or someone you care about, speak with a San Diego car crash lawyer who may be able to help establish liability for the accident and recoup financial damages to defray the high cost of medical treatment and any other expenses you incurred as a result of the crash. 
Negligent and Reckless Driving Statistics
- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 65% of near-miss crashes and 80% of actual crashes are precipitated by some driver distraction within a few seconds of the auto accident.
- 90% of teens have seen passengers distract a vehicle driver or a driver using a cellphone.
- It's estimated that drivers who are using mobile phones are more impaired than legally drunk drivers (.08% blood alcohol content).
- Dialing a cellphone, applying makeup, reading, looking for an object, driving while drowsy, and reaching for an object all increase the risk of a crash more than a BAC of .08% does. Drowsy driving increases the likelihood of an accident by more than 500% while reaching for an object can increase the risk of an accident by more than 800%.
- In a recent Nationwide Insurance Survey, 80% of drivers admitted to risky behavior while driving.
- Approximately 1 million people use mobile phones daily to text or chat while operating a motor vehicle.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that resulted from another driver's careless or reckless behavior, you should not be liable for the cost of treating your injuries and recovering from the accident. Contact a San Diego car wreck lawyer who can explain your options for pursuing a financial remedy.
What Constitutes Distracted Driving - and Why
A distraction can be virtually anything that detracts from the driver, focusing on safely controlling the vehicle on the road and reacting to goings-on in the surrounding area.Distractions may include, but are not limited to:
- Making or answering cellphone calls while driving - This is one of the most dangerous distractions that frequently tempt drivers, but many do it daily.
- Texting - Possibly even more dangerous than making calls while driving, texting while driving not only requires you to look at your phone but also ties up one of your hands that should be on the wheel.
- Multi-tasking, such as applying makeup or eating - Anything that draws your attention away from the road is a hazard, whether it forces you to use your hands for something other than the operation of the car or pulls your gaze away from your surroundings.
- Loud music - Playing music loudly can drown out important environmental noises, such as engine sounds or car horns. A recent study also found that brain power is reduced by 40% when listening to music or conversing while driving.
- Navigating - Pull over if you are lost or unfamiliar with an area. Reading a map can distract your concentration from potential hazards or traffic flow.
- Aggravated emotional states - Hysteria and anger are two examples of extreme emotional duress that can put a driver in jeopardy when operating a vehicle.
If you have been in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact a San Diego car crash lawyer with experience in car accidents in San Diego.
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