The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that driver distraction is a leading cause of car wrecks. They estimate that driver distraction causes about 80 percent of wrecks and 65 percent of close calls.

It is well known that cell phone use while driving is a major cause of driver distraction, which can lead to car wrecks, serious injury and death.

In order to combat driver distraction through cell phone use, over 25 states have placed bans on cell phone use while driving.

Technologies other than cell phones are now beginning to take the stage in regards to driver distraction. Interior navigation screens, computers, and DVD players are playing a factor in distracting drivers from the road.

A study released in 2006 conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that the central factor in vehicle accidents was, what they referred to as, “secondary task distraction.” This includes any task that requires the driver to divert their attention from the primary task of driving the vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been seriously or fatally injured in a car wreck caused by driver distraction, you may be eligible for compensation. Please contact a car wreck attorney at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP at 1-800-460-0606. An experienced car wreck attorney will be able to evaluate if you are eligible to seek compensation.

Trucking company and truck driver negligence are major contributing factors in many traffic fatalities nationwide.  Often the trucking company places unreasonable demands on their drivers, knowing the drivers will drive too many hours and the public will be put at risk. Sometimes the companies ignore basic safety regulations or disable safety devices. It is simply appalling that many trucking companies put profit over people.

The car wreck attorneys of Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP are dedicated to helping automobile accident victims throughout the state of Texas. We handle the following type of car wreck legal matters:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Multiple Vehicle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Train Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Drunk Drivers
• Cell Phones
• Defective Products
• Crashworthiness
• Stability
• SUV Rollovers
• Tire Defects
• Child Restraints
• Roof Crush

If you have been injured or have suffered the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another automobile driver or manufacturer, contact our car wreck lawyers today.