The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Facts reports crash causation statistics throughout the country.
Last year, they listed distracted driving accounted for:
8% of all fatal crashes
14 of all police-reported crashes
15% of all injury crashes
The reality is, distracted driving is more than just cellphone usage, which is why it is widespread among all age groups. Talking with passengers, picking up a dropped object, eating or drinking behind the wheel, and daydreaming are all contributing factors in distracted driving crashes.
At the Law Office of Robert Castro, our auto accident lawyers in Waldorf, Maryland sincerely hope you never need us. But if your life is negatively impacted by a distracted driver, we can help you pursue their insurance coverage for the damages you deserve, so you can get your life back.
If you have been injured during a distracted driving accident in Maryland, contact our experienced car accident attorneys in Waldorf at the Law Office of Robert Castro by calling 301.870.1200 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case today.