{"id":28761,"date":"2022-09-22T09:57:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T14:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-949158-3304624.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=28761"},"modified":"2024-03-16T10:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T15:56:55","slug":"distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Distracted Driving, Biking, and Pedestrian Statistics That May Surprise You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Types_of_Distracted_Driving\" title=\"Types of Distracted Driving\">Types of Distracted Driving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Can_You_Acquire_Multitasking_Skills\" title=\"Can You Acquire Multitasking Skills?\">Can You Acquire Multitasking Skills?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Distracted_Driving_Statistics\" title=\"Distracted Driving Statistics\">Distracted Driving Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Distracted_Driving_Statistics_for_2021_in_Texas\" title=\"Distracted Driving Statistics for 2021 in Texas\">Distracted Driving Statistics for 2021 in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Miscellaneous_Distracted_Driving_Statistics_for_2022\" title=\"Miscellaneous Distracted Driving Statistics for 2022\">Miscellaneous Distracted Driving Statistics for 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Are_Hands-Free_Devices_Still_a_Distraction\" title=\"Are Hands-Free Devices Still a Distraction?\">Are Hands-Free Devices Still a Distraction?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#Distracted_Driving_Biking_Pedestrian_Safety_Tips\" title=\"Distracted Driving, Biking, &amp; Pedestrian Safety Tips\">Distracted Driving, Biking, &amp; Pedestrian Safety Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/distracted-driving-biking-and-pedestrian-statistics\/#What_to_Do_if_a_Distracted_Driver_Injures_You\" title=\"What to Do if a Distracted Driver Injures You\">What to Do if a Distracted Driver Injures You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Technology (mainly cell phones) is a cause of serious distraction to many drivers. In fact, we have become so <a href=\"https:\/\/safestart.com\/news\/6-distraction-phenomena-that-could-be-affecting-you-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accepting of distractions<\/a> that we no longer even realize how often we lose focus. These distractions affect drivers, pedestrians, and bikers alike in that they are extremely dangerous to everyone. This article features some distracted driving statistics from 2021 and 2022 that may surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#cc5400\">GET FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Distracted_Driving\"><\/span>Types of Distracted Driving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safestart.com\/news\/6-distraction-phenomena-that-could-be-affecting-you-right-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Highway hypnosis<\/b><\/a> occurs when your habits take over during a familiar drive, which is often the result of taking the same route to and from work. You go into autopilot, stopping at the same stoplights without requiring any attention from your conscious mind. You may momentarily blank out or forget an entire section of your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Texting and driving.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/risky-driving\/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading or typing a text<\/a> takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that\u2019s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Manual distractions.<\/b> These include eating, grooming, drinking, texting, or doing anything that takes your hands off the wheel or handlebars. These distractions are also dangerous for pedestrians. Improper road crossing, inattentiveness, and failure to obey traffic signs account for 28%, 15%, and 3% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095756415000689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pedestrian fatalities<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Cognitive distractions.<\/b> Even something that seems safe, like speech-to-text, can momentarily take your attention away from driving. Other risks like fatigue or driving under the influence of alcohol reduce your ability to react to stimuli.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large postblock-img-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/153344992_l-2048x1364-1.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Acquire_Multitasking_Skills\"><\/span>Can You Acquire Multitasking Skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large postblock-img-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-min-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-min-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-hassan-ouajbir-804128-min.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>People who multitask claim to be able to focus on multiple actions simultaneously. While multitasking would be beneficial for situations like needing to read and listen to several sources, it is, unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2010\/12\/you-cant-multi-task-so-stop-tr#:~:text=We%20have%20a%20brain%20with,chooses%20which%20information%20to%20process.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impossible<\/a>. Research has shown that instead of interpreting two stimuli simultaneously, our brains actually switch between actions and choose which information to process.<br><br>Attempting to multitask can be catastrophic for drivers. Though you might feel like it doesn\u2019t take any real effort, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2008\/10\/16\/95702512\/multitasking-in-the-car-just-like-drunken-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">driving<\/a> requires our brains to process a large amount of visual information. Texting or talking while driving can cause you to miss important details in your visual periphery, and even hands-free devices can distract you and devote less of your attention to the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While multitasking is a myth, the danger of distracted driving isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#cc5400\">GET FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distracted_Driving_Statistics\"><\/span>Distracted Driving Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics play an essential role in helping us understand why accidents occur and how we can prevent them. Over the past few years, how has distracted driving affected Texas drivers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distracted_Driving_Statistics_for_2021_in_Texas\"><\/span>Distracted Driving Statistics for 2021 in Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In 2021, nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/safety\/traffic-safety-campaigns\/distracted-driving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">one in five<\/a> crashes on Texas roads involved a distracted driver (roughly 18%).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These accidents resulted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/safety\/traffic-safety-campaigns\/distracted-driving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">431 deaths and 2,934 severe injuries<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distracted driving is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/safety\/traffic-safety-campaigns\/distracted-driving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">#2 highest cause<\/a> of traffic accidents on Texas roadways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/driver\/safety\/cellphones.html#:~:text=Texting%20while%20driving%20is%20illegal,dangerous%20because%20it&#039;s%20distracted%20driving.&amp;text=You%20cannot%20send%20or%20receive%20electronic%20messages%20while%20driving%20in%20Texas.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texting while driving<\/a> is illegal everywhere in Texas, and it\u2019s illegal for drivers under 18 years old to use a handheld device in the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers who read, write, or send a text in Texas may face a fine of up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdot.gov\/inside-txdot\/media-center\/psas\/distracted-driving\/distracted.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$200<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distracted driving resulted in <a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/ftp.txdot.gov\/pub\/txdot-info\/trf\/crash_statistics\/2021\/32.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">93,560<\/a> total crashes in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous_Distracted_Driving_Statistics_for_2022\"><\/span>Miscellaneous Distracted Driving Statistics for 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An average of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/pubs\/videoresource\/fsdrivdistract.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.8%<\/a> of drivers on U.S. roads are using a handheld device at any given time during the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/pubs\/videoresource\/fsdrivdistract.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9%<\/a> of daily traffic fatalities are a result of distracted driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most drivers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/pubs\/videoresource\/fsdrivdistract.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">88%<\/a>) believe distracted driving is becoming more common and is a serious risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell phones are involved in roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/pubs\/videoresource\/fsdrivdistract.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27%<\/a> of all car crashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to <a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6139010\/#:~:text=Results,weather%20conditions%20and%20phone%20calls.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">83.6%<\/a> of cyclists are distracted by other cyclists, elements of the road, or phone calls while riding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large postblock-img-right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/130587225_m-2048x1365-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Hands-Free_Devices_Still_a_Distraction\"><\/span>Are Hands-Free Devices Still a Distraction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, hands-free devices are still a distraction for drivers. While Bluetooth earpieces, speakerphones, and dashboard systems are slightly less dangerous than handheld devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/sites\/nhtsa.gov\/files\/811299.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">they are not<\/a> risk-free. Research shows that even hands-free devices impair driver performance and increase the chances of missing key visual and audio cues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#cc5400\">GET FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distracted_Driving_Biking_Pedestrian_Safety_Tips\"><\/span>Distracted Driving, Biking, &amp; Pedestrian Safety Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you do to reduce distractions and keep yourself and your family safe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Never text while driving. Texting and driving claimed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/risky-driving\/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over 3,000 lives<\/a> in the U.S. in 2020 alone and is one of the most dangerous distractions for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce manual distractions by brushing your hair and eating and drinking before driving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask a passenger to grab moving objects or adjust the radio so you can keep your eyes on the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use voice commands for any necessary navigation. If possible, read directions before starting the trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never drive while drowsy or under the influence of alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t blindly follow the crowd assuming they know where they\u2019re going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a biker or pedestrian, always stay alert and look before crossing the street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/pubs\/videoresource\/fsdrivdistract.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">distractions<\/a> are equally dangerous. Listening to the radio causes a minimal distraction while using an electronic device is riskier. Using a speech-to-text application results in a high level of cognitive distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#cc5400\">GET FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_a_Distracted_Driver_Injures_You\"><\/span>What to Do if a Distracted Driver Injures You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one has been in an accident involving a distracted driver in the Austin, TX area, please feel free to reach out to <a href=\"\/\">Sandoval &amp; James<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/austin-texas-distracted-driving-accident-lawyer-near-me\/\">distracted driving accident lawyers<\/a> have over 50+ years of combined experience and have successfully resolved 3,000 accident and injury cases in Austin. Visit our <a href=\"\/\">website<\/a> and contact us today.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sj-lawfirm.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#cc5400\">GET FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technology (mainly cell phones) is a cause of serious distraction to many drivers. In fact, we have become so accepting of distractions that we no longer even realize how often we lose focus. These distractions affect drivers, pedestrians, and bikers alike in that they are extremely dangerous to everyone. 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