Were You Injured by a Distracted Driver?
A distracted driver has a significantly higher chance of causing an accident. If a driver of a car or truck is texting, talking on a cell phone or using a cell phone or PDA in some other capacity, it puts other drivers and passengers at risk of serious injury and wrongful death.
At Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge, our attorneys have extensive experience helping injury victims throughout Tennessee and neighboring states. We have the experience, skill and resources to handle complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced Middle Tennessee distracted driving accident lawyer.
From record-setting verdicts to national awards, Randall L. Kinnard has earned a powerhouse reputation in the legal industry. Recent honors include "Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for Nashville 2011," and induction into the Inner Circle of Advocates, a group of the top 100 plaintiff trial attorneys in the United States. Our firm has received numerous awards and honors. To discuss your specific situation, contact us.
The Dangers of Texting and Driving
Texting while driving is dangerous and Tennessee lawmakers have taken note. In 2009, Tennessee banned text messaging while operating a motor vehicle, making it a Class C misdemeanor.
The following statistics about texting while driving accidents come from a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute:
- Driving while dialing a cell phone increases the likelihood of a crash or near-crash event by 280 percent.
- Driving while talking on a cell phone increases the likelihood of a crash or near-crash event by 130 percent.
- Driving a heavy vehicle or truck while texting increases the likelihood of a crash or near-crash event by more than 2300 percent.
This study and others like it tell us that driving while distracted, whether through cell phone use or another reason, puts innocent lives at risk. Our lawyers are committed to helping injury victims and holding careless drivers accountable. We have successfully handled numerous car accident cases and have the resources to fully investigate the causes of car accidents.
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To schedule a detailed consultation with one of our Nashville car accident lawyers, contact our law firm today. Let us put our team of respected legal professionals, independent investigators and medical experts to work on your case immediately.
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