We all love our smartphones. It may be hard for many of us to imagine that we walked around without the internet in our pockets. With a smartphone, everything is at your fingertips. For many, the temptation to reach out to friends and stay active online is extremely difficult to resist, even when behind the wheel. This can lead to accidents caused by distracted driving. As our society adapts to life with smartphones, we often find ourselves struggling to incorporate them into our lives without allowing them to take over our lives.
When distracted driving leads to a car accident, the driver and others involved can suffer serious injuries. People harmed by a distracted driver may be entitled to seek compensation for the expenses related to the injuries through personal injury claims.
End Your Addiction
The good news is this: just because you are currently addicted to your smartphone does not mean you have to stay that way forever. Kicking your smartphone addiction can require a concentrated effort. The first thing you need to do to be successful is to want to end your smartphone addiction. If you are not ready to unplug, wait until you are. Once you know it is time to kick the habit, consider using one of the following strategies, as outlined by CNBC:
- Find a new sharing outlet. For many of us, sharing our thoughts, feelings, and daily activities through social media has become second nature. Fulfill your need to share by writing your thoughts in a journal or speaking with a friend face-to-face.
- Schedule technology breaks. Getting rid of your smartphone is probably not an option. If this is the case, work on limiting your dependence on the phone for regular stimulation by scheduling smartphone-free blocks of your day. During these periods of time, turn the phone off and place it out of sight so you are not tempted to use it.
- Allow yourself to be bored. Boredom is often what sends us to pick up the phone and start playing – boredom when walking down the street, standing in a checkout line, riding public transportation, or waiting for an appointment to begin. Resist the urge to pull your phone out and let yourself be bored. Let your mind wander and allow yourself to take in your environment. This can take some practice, but it will eventually result in a decreased urge for social media and smartphone games.
- Disable Notifications. Turn off the notifications so your smartphone no longer buzzes or rings every time you receive an email or text message. These constant buzzes throughout the day disrupt your concentration, make you want to pick up the phone and feed the addiction you are trying to break.
What to Do If You are Hurt by a Distracted Driver
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver in South Texas, turn to an experienced personal injury attorney to seek compensation for your losses. At Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., we represent clients who have suffered injuries through no fault of their own. We help them get the money they need to recover from their losses. Our legal team is dedicated to keeping our roads safe and helping those who are victims of driver negligence. Contact us today for assistance.
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.
