Louisiana Texting While Driving Accident Attorneys

We’ve all seen it; a driver weaving back and forth on the road in front of us. At first we wonder if the other driver has been drinking, but when we pull next to them at the traffic light it turns out they have been texting while driving. While many people feel that texting and driving isn’t a big deal, the fact is it has been linked to thousands of accidents every year. For this reason, Louisiana state law has prohibited texting while driving for all motor vehicle operators in the state. Unfortunately, police officers cannot catch all the violators. If you have been injured in a in an accident because the other diver was texting, Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers is here to help.

Why is Texting & Driving so Dangerous?

You may be wondering why Louisiana has made texting while driving illegal but not completely outlawed the use of cell phones. While talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous – and there have been attempts to outlaw cell phone use altogether - the problem with texting and driving is that it completely takes the driver’s attention away from their primary objective – watching the road. And texting is especially popular among teens, who are already suffering from lack of driving experience. This makes texting laws even more important for Louisiana drivers.

Distracted Drivers Cause Accidents

Studies have shown that distracted drivers are a huge danger to other drivers. In fact, a 2008 study showed that more than 6,000 deaths were linked to drivers being distracted from the road, whether it was texting while driving, emailing or putting on makeup. With our society becoming more connected every year and texting becoming especially popular among younger generations it is easy to see how this number is likely to increase. Along with texting while driving, some of the more common driver distractions include:

•	Talking on the cell phone

•	Putting on makeup

•	Eating

•	Setting up or adjusting the GPS

•	Hooking up an MP3 player

Aggressive Texting While Driving Accident Lawyers

Don’t let texting while driving or any other driver distraction mean a lifetime of suffering for you. At Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers we have the experience to help you win your personal injury lawsuit, the determination to see the case all the way to court if necessary and the compassion to provide an understanding ear. To learn more about how our aggressive texting while driving accident lawyers can help with your case fill out our Case Evaluation Form or call our offices at 225-387-2323 today!