Increase in number of Accidents even after ban on Texting while driving

In Los Angeles, thousands of automobile accidents occur every year. The injuries that car accident victims suffer can be extremely serious, and include head and brain injuries and burn injuries. In most of these cases, Los Angeles personal injury lawyers file claims on behalf of their clients, the accident victims, against the negligent party who caused the accident. There are various reasons behind the irresponsibility of drivers, including drunk driving, but one of the leading causes in this day and age of car accidents that occur due to negligence is the use of cell phones. Over 500,000 injuries per year are caused by a drivers using a cell phone. 200 of those injuries become fatal. While talking on the cell phone is one way for drivers to be distracted, another cell phone-related cause of automobile accidents is texting. Texting has been the cause of so many automobile accidents that it has been banned, along with non-hands-free cell phone use, in several states, including California. However, a recent study by the Highway Loss Data Institute has found that the numbers of accidents caused by texting has not only stayed roughly the same, but in some states has even increased.

Why is this so?

There are a variety of reasons texting by drivers continues to cause unnecessary automobile accidents. Often times, the threat of punishment acts not as a deterrent to drivers, but almost as an encouragement factor. Most drivers understand the law, but believe that it doesn't apply to them, that they will not get pulled over. Some drivers attempt to hide their texting as they attempt to get away with breaking the law. In Los Angeles, automobiles are the primary mode of transportation, and cell phones are the primary mode of communication by the drivers. The need for constant communication is placed on a higher level of importance by the drivers, which increase the likelihood of automobile accidents and injuries.

What should I do if I am involved in a car accident?

The injuries that victims sustain as a result of automobile accidents can be serious and life-threatening. If your or a loved one has suffered injuries from a car accident that was caused by another driver's cell phone use or texting, contact a Los Angeles personal injury attorney at once. You have the right to claim damages from that negligent party to compensate for your trauma. The experts at Pacific Attorney Group will represent and fight for you. Do not let automobile accident injuries caused by the irresponsibility of others prevent you from achieving the justice that you deserve.