Distracted driving is among the top reasons for accidents on the road, particularly as cell phone usage grows. Texting truckers are a nuisance on the highways. Some studies have compared texting-while-driving to the hazards associated with drunk driving.
In January 2010, the federal government formally barred truckers and bus drivers from sending text messages while driving. The legislation is part of a growing effort to make laws to eliminate the threat of distracted drivers.
Truckers who text are 23 times as likely as their non-texting counterparts to be involved in a crash or near miss, according to an analysis by Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute. Researchers examined commercial trucking data from 2004 to 2007 that involved 203 truckers and 3 million miles of driving.
If your truck accident was caused by someone who was texting while driving, you may be entitled to compensation. A texting trucker attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can examine the details of your case and fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us today.
Truck accidents that occur as a result of texting truckers may lead to severe injuries, including neuropsychological injury, paralysis and injuries requiring surgery, to name a few.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, an experienced texting trucker accident lawyer can assist you or your loved one in your case. Victims in a texting trucker injury case deserve aggressive representation from a lawyer serving Tulsa and all of Oklahoma. Call 800-980-9205 for your free personal injury consultation today.
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