Anchorage Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys

Representing Victims of Distracted Driving in Alaska

When you are driving, you should be focused on the road and the task at hand. Unfortunately, many drivers are distracted by their cell phones, GPS devices, and other electronic devices. In fact, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. If you were injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

At Phillip Weidner, P.C., we are committed to helping injured individuals and their families fight for the justice and fair recovery they are owed. Our Anchorage distracted driving accident lawyers have extensive experience handling these types of cases and are prepared to aggressively advocate for you. We understand the various challenges you are facing, and we are here to provide the compassionate, personalized legal guidance you need.

Call our office at (907) 312-2292or contact us onlinetoday to schedule a consultation with one of our Anchorage distracted driving accident attorneys.

What Is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is any activity that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. This includes both visual and cognitive distractions, as well as manual distractions. In other words, anything that causes a driver to take their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their mind off the task of driving is considered a distraction.

There are three main types of distracted driving:

• Visual distractions: These are distractions that cause a driver to take their eyes off the road. Examples include looking at a cell phone, looking at a GPS device, looking at a passenger, and looking at something happening outside the vehicle.
• Manual distractions: These are distractions that cause a driver to take their hands off the wheel. Examples include eating, drinking, smoking, adjusting the radio, and using a cell phone or other electronic device.
• Cognitive distractions: These are distractions that cause a driver to take their mind off the task of driving. Examples include talking on a cell phone, talking to a passenger, daydreaming, and thinking about personal problems.

Many activities can be distracting while driving, but one of the most dangerous is using a cell phone. In fact, cell phone use is one of the leading causes of distracted driving accidents in the United States.

Texting and Driving Accidents

Texting and driving is a particularly dangerous form of distracted driving. When a driver is texting, they are visually, manually, and cognitively distracted. This means that they are not looking at the road, they are not holding the steering wheel, and they are not thinking about driving. As a result, texting and driving is extremely dangerous and often leads to serious accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), sending or reading a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. At 55 miles per hour, this is the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. In fact, the NHTSA reports that, at any given time, approximately 660,000 drivers are using their cell phones while driving.