You might think that using hands-free devices while driving makes the road safer. After all, 80% of drivers in a recent National Safety Council poll believe that hands-free cell phones are safer than handheld ones. But is that really the case?
The answer is clear: hands-free doesn’t mean risk-free.
Hands-free devices include earpieces, dashboard systems, and speakerphones, but even without physically holding a phone, drivers can still become dangerously distracted. It’s a tough concept for many to grasp because the messages we hear are mixed. While handheld phone use is banned in many states, hands-free devices are still allowed, which leads drivers to think they’re safe.
However, the reality tells a different story.
The Hard Truths About Hands-Free Driving
- 26% of all car crashes involve cell phone use, including hands-free.
- At any moment, 9% of drivers are talking on their cell phones.
- Cognitive distractions from phone use are as dangerous as alcohol and speeding, contributing to fatal and serious injury crashes.
- Drivers using phones miss up to 50% of what’s happening around them.
- The brain can’t multitask effectively – it just toggles between tasks, meaning a driver’s focus isn’t fully on the road.
- Brain activity linked to processing moving images drops by one-third when drivers talk on a phone.
- Studies show that using voice-to-text is even more distracting than typing manually.
What Can You Do if You’re Involved in an Accident?
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident caused by distracted driving – even if it was “hands-free” – you have legal rights. The injuries and damages caused by distracted drivers can be life-altering, and you shouldn’t have to deal with the aftermath alone.
This is where Herrman & Herrman Personal Injury Attorneys come in. With decades of experience, we’ve successfully handled countless car accident cases, including those involving distracted driving. We understand how complex these cases can be, and we’ll fight to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Don’t wait for insurance companies to offer you less than you’re owed. Contact Herrman & Herrman today for a free consultation and let us protect your rights. Whether it’s holding distracted drivers accountable or getting you the support you need during recovery, we’re here to help.
Hands-free doesn’t mean risk-free. But with the right legal team on your side, you can make sure the road to recovery is as smooth as possible.
So, if you think that hands-free devices are safe, think again.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
