Distracted driving has been on the rise in the technological era. In 2019, 7 percent of all fatal driving crashes in the US were caused by distracted driving, with an estimated 27 percent of these crashes caused by cell phone use.
Other forms of distracted driving include eating or drinking, talking to passengers, grooming, reading maps, and using a navigation system.
If you are injured due to a distracted driver, a personal injury suit can help hold them accountable for their negligence. Lawsuits not only help compensate the victim for their losses, but they also help discourage reckless behavior and make the roads safer.