Are Social Media Apps Responsible for Today’s Distracted Driving Accident?

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Are Social Media Apps Responsible for Todays
Distracted Driving Accident?
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Most car accidents happen as a result of a
distraction. Whether one of the drivers got lost
in their thoughts, stared at the billboard or the
side of the road for too long, or used their
smartphone, the outcome is the same. Once the
accident happens, it is too late to go back and
reverse things.
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Lately, smartphones have been present in almost
80 percent of all car accident. We cannot blame
them for causing the accident, but they did
contribute to the accident. Using a smartphone
app while driving can be fatal, and have
life-changing consequences for everyone involved
in the accident.
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Here is how social media apps can be responsible
for todays distracted driving accidents
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They Require The Drivers Attention
While driving, it is a general rule to keep both
of your hands on the wheel. However, some people
held only one hand on the wheel while holding
their phone with the other hand. Okay, they are
experienced enough and can steer with one hand,
but that is not the case. The driver is not only
holding the phone but is also using it and
looking at it all the time, barely checking the
road ahead and the surrounding traffic. Whether
the driver is recording a video of themselves, or
sending a voice message, or capturing a selfie,
he or she is not paying attention to the road
ahead.
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Apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook
Messenger, Skype, and Viber take too much of
ones attention and require at least one hand to
use. However, when a persons look focuses on the
message rather than the road ahead, accidents
occur. And when they do, lives change. If you
were involved in a car accident recently, speak
with Kansas City car accident attorney at Mayer
Rosenberg, PC. Maybe the other party was
distracted at the time of the accident if so,
you will be eligible to obtain compensation for
your damages.
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Making A Call
Almost all of the social media apps have the
call option, which allows the user to get in
touch with another user, using only the Internet
(wifi or Data). However, talking via an app is
the same thing as talking regularly it still
requires you to speak with the person while
driving. Once again, you may focus on the
conversation rather than the actual road, and put
yourself and others in real danger. If you are
pulled over for talking on your phone, you will
face serious fines and maybe even end up losing
your drivers license if that was not your first
time getting pulled over.
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Taking Pictures
Me people like sharing stories on Instagram
multiple times a day. However, doing it while
driving is not a good idea. If you take out your
phone to try and record yourself while driving or
take a picture, you risk getting involved in a
car accident. The chances are that you will not
see a pedestrian trying to cross the street or
the bicyclist on the right side of your car. And
once you cause an accident, it is too late to
apologize.
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A car accident attorney in Kansas City Stephen C.
Mayer advises you not to use your phone while
driving. If it is an emergency, pull over and
make the call, otherwise, refrain from using it.
This free advice could help you save lives.
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Address 9229 Ward Pkwy Suite 260 Kansas City,
MO 64114 Phone [phone] Website
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