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People talk about multitasking as if it is the ultimate way to be productive. While multitasking can be significant in many contexts, some things deserve a person’s full attention. Driving is one of them. Truckers need to be even more focused than other drivers because their vehicles are so much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, leading to more devastating accidents. Truckers should be vigilant at all times.
Many drivers sip on drinks, eat, change the radio, and more while they are driving. However, each of these behaviors, no matter how commonplace, takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Under the wrong circumstances, they lead to distracted driving truck accidents in Channelview. If you have been the victim of one of these accidents, a commercial vehicle accident lawyer from our firm can help you.
The sheer size of commercial trucks means that wrecks can easily lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Common examples of serious truck accident injuries include:
The more severe the injury, the greater the likelihood that the motorist will be unable to return to work or care for themselves. These accidents also commonly lead to a dramatic drop in quality of life. As a result, severe injuries often have substantial awards, including economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages repay people for financial losses, including medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Non-economic damages have no direct financial correlation—they are intangible and can include things like pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, loss of consortium, and emotional trauma.
In some cases, victims of distracted driving truck wrecks in Channelview may also recover punitive damages. Punitive damages do not make a victim whole—they punish the wrongdoer and try to dissuade others from the same behavior.
The three main categories of driver distraction are visual, manual, and cognitive distraction. The categories are self-explanatory, and many distractions fall into multiple categories. For example, eating, changing the radio station, and grooming are three common behaviors that all involve both manual and visual distractions. Even something as seemingly innocuous as having a conversation with a passenger can involve multiple types of distractions, pulling your focus from the road.
Texting while driving is one of the most well-known and dangerous forms of distraction. Studies suggest it’s as risky—if not more so—than drunk driving or driving while fatigued. When truck drivers use their mobile devices for texting, making calls, or other tasks, they experience all three types of distraction simultaneously, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.
Texting is the easiest form of driver distraction to prove because it often leaves a digital trail. Mobile device records can show call logs, text timestamps, and app usage, providing clear evidence. However, proving other forms of distraction, like eating or interacting with passengers, typically requires witness statements or external evidence to support the claim.
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a distracted truck driver, an experienced Channelview lawyer can evaluate your case. They will know how to investigate and gather the evidence needed to demonstrate the driver’s distraction and strengthen your claim.
Truck accidents can change your life in a moment. If you have been the victim of a distracted driving truck accident in Channelview, contact the team at Lone Star Injury Attorneys to learn more about your potential remedies during a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you will not owe us anything unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. Reach out today.
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