Experienced Toledo and Akron Truck Accident Attorneys
When a person behind the wheel of a car is texting while driving, playing with a portable music device or is otherwise distracted, it can be dangerous. When that person is, instead, behind the wheel of a semi-truck, the results can be deadly. A distracted truck driver does not have his or her full attention on the road and even mere seconds of taking eyes off of the road can lead to an accident.
If you have been injured in an accident with a semi-truck driver who was texting while driving, you have the right to pursue monetary damages for your medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. The personal injury lawyers at Caravona & Czack, have more than 100 years of combined experience protecting those who have been hurt, or who have lost loved ones, in Ohio accidents.
Cleveland Distracted Truck Driving Attorneys
While laws against texting while driving have not been enacted everywhere, texting while driving is still a negligent act that can easily lead to an accident. A driver who is texting for 6 seconds takes his or her eyes off of the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
There are a lot of things that can happen in 4.6 seconds. The driver in front of you can unexpectedly stop. A piece of debris can come into the road. The road could bend up ahead. A driver who is not focused on the road could easily lose control of a vehicle. When that vehicle weighs 90,000 pounds, the damage it can cause is tremendous.
Pursue Compensation for Your Losses After an Accident
If you have been injured, or a loved one has been hurt, in an accident caused by texting and driving, contact us today for a one-on-one meeting with an experienced Cleveland lawyer. Call our office toll free at 866-256-5726.
