The negligence of other drivers injures many of our clients. Careless, negligent drivers don’t intend to hurt you, but their lack of caution makes them dangerous nonetheless. The legal team at Stewart J. Guss Personal Injury Lawyers has seen all kinds of negligence, including:
- Texting while driving – There’s a reason that 15 states and the District of Columbia have banned hand-held cell phones while behind the wheel of moving vehicles. Just try reading and driving at the same time. Actually, don’t—it’s impossible to do in a way that is safe for yourself and others while driving on the road. Instead of looking at the road, drivers are looking at a little screen, their attention stolen from other cars on the road or passengers crossing the street. Unfortunately, Louisiana has not yet banned this practice.
- Talking on a cell phone – The simple act of reaching for a phone and accepting a call takes your eyes off the road for critical seconds. During that time, someone could step into the road, or a motorcycle or bicycle could swerve into your lane. All it takes is a fraction of a second to press the keypads on a phone for you to end up in a wreck. And even if you do make or answer a call safely, an absorbing conversation can easily distract you, so hands-free cell phones are rarely the answer.
- Driving too fast – Louisiana posts speed limits on its roadsides for a reason—this is the maximum safe speed for driving in the area. When cars go too fast, drivers rob themselves of sufficient time to stop before plowing into pedestrians or other vehicles.
- Illegal passing – Drivers in a rush often pass illegally. Some pass-around bends or dangerously on the right-hand side of the lane. Illegal passing often leads to head-on collisions or sideswipes as drivers try to scoot back into their lanes.
- Sleepiness – In today’s economic climate, people are working harder than ever to support their families. Unfortunately, pushing yourself too hard means that sometimes you fall asleep behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Someone who is too tired to drive is negligent.
- Inadequate upkeep – If an accident takes place because faulty brakes, or another part of their vehicle fails, a driver who doesn’t get their vehicle regularly serviced might face liability for any injuries that result.
These are only a few of the ways that negligent drivers can cause serious injuries. Speak with one of our attorneys as soon as possible to review all relevant circumstances surrounding your wreck.
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