The modern, technology-driven society in which we live has allowed us to communicate more easily and to multitask more effectively. However, there are still certain situations that call for our complete attention, and driving is one of them.
While text messaging is a useful way of reaching friends and loved ones, texting while driving has become one of the most serious problems we face on the road. Sadly, the number of deaths associated with texting while driving is a serious cause for concern.
Whether you are driving on the busy roads of Minneapolis or Saint Paul or on a rural highway or county road, an accident can occur within seconds. Drivers cannot afford to divert their attention from the road. Unfortunately, many drivers do elect to operate their vehicles and text on their phones at the same time. The experienced auto accident lawyers at Goldenberg Lauricella have seen the devastating consequences of these actions.
People of all ages have been caught texting while driving, but teenage drivers’ habits are particularly concerning. A recent study showed that nearly 60 of high school seniors acknowledged that they text while driving.1 Another study showed that texting while driving is the most common cause of death among teens in the U.S., surpassing alcohol-related deaths.2
The Minneapolis accident lawyers at Goldenberg Lauricella have years of experience helping innocent victims throughout the state of Minnesota pursue justice and compensation from drivers who were texting at the time of an accident. At Goldenberg Lauricella, we will launch a thorough, professional investigation of your accident in order to determine its cause and prove liability as we negotiate and/or litigate your claim.
If you live in Minneapolis or anywhere else in Minnesota and you want to speak to an experienced accident lawyer, please contact Goldenberg Lauricella today for a free consultation.