Gainesville Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys

Representing Victims of Careless Drivers

According to a government-sponsored study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, sending or receiving a text message takes a driver's eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, which (at 55 mph) is the equivalent of traveling the length of a football field while driving blind. Unfortunately, a driver that is distracted by another task is far more likely to miss a stop sign, traffic light, slowing vehicle, or pedestrian crossing the street. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded that driving while using a cell phone reduced the amount of focused brain activity by 37%. If you've been injured by a distracted driver, seek the advice of legal counsel to protect your right to seek recovery.

At Schackow & Mercadante, our lawyers have represented victims in liability claims following accidents caused by distracting activities, such as:

• Using a cell phone
• Texting while driving
• Personal grooming
• Trying to read a map
• Adjusting a radio
• Talking to passengers
• Watching TV or video
• Eating and drinking
• Using a navigation system
• Doing paperwork