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Holding Distracted Drivers Accountable

Leading Causes of Driver Distraction

Most of us who drive regularly develop bad habits as we become more experienced behind the wheel.  Over time, there are certain things that tend to lead to distraction more than others.  Clearly, one of the leading causes of distraction in recent years has been cell phones and hand-held devices.  Other more traditional distractions have been eating, fiddling with the radio or even becoming distracted by the unique sights that can be seen in Las Vegas.

Inattention is Tantamount to Negligence

Regardless of the distraction that takes a driver’s focus away from the road, Nevada negligence law is well established in regards to whether or not this distraction constitutes negligence.  Case after case that’s been tried and even appealed has held that if a driver loses focus on the road for even one second, that driver is negligent in terms of the law.  Negligence is generally described as having occurred when someone does not act in the same manner as a reasonable person would have in a similar situation, and several cases have found even the slightest distraction to be unreasonable.

The Margin of Error is Small

Anyone who has spent any time driving on the Strip or on the local highways understands that when a high number of vehicles are close together and moving at a high rate of speed, the difference between a terrible accident or arriving at a destination free from incident can be less than one second.  This comes down to basic physics and the understanding that drivers are supposed to be ready to deal with the unexpected as it arises.

Overall, those who have been harmed by distracted drivers have legal rights that need to be protected and enforced.  If this includes you or someone you love, contact the Las Vegas car accident lawyers at Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.