Distracted Driving

It only takes one second, take your eyes off of the road and your life, and lives of others can change forever. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes. Nearly 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involved some form of driver inattention within three seconds before the event. Primary causes of driver inattention are distracting activities, such as cell phone use, and drowsiness.

Witness an accident reported by the I-24 Exchange of Pleasant View. A 1996 Jeep SUV driven by James A. Hill of Pleasant View, crossed the centerline on Highway 49 on the Cumberland River Bridge and smashed head-on into a Grand Cherokee driven by Dana Carol Hawkins of Ashland City. According to the article, the impact spun the Cherokee into another car driven by Stephen B Stewart of Charlotte. Hill told officers he was reaching down for a cigarette when he crossed the line into oncoming traffic.

This collision could well have cost two people their lives caused untold pain and suffering to the family and friends of  the victims. Luckily this was not the case, this time. Not so lucky are the 1200+ deaths that occur every year in Tennessee. As an experienced Nashville automobile accident attorney I know that these kinds of collisions are completely avoidable. A motor vehicle operator must remember at all time that s/he is behind the wheel of a deadly weapon.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a serious Nashville car accident due to somebody else’s negligence, then you may be feeling angry, frightened, or even alone in your suffering. There is no reason for you to bear your burden alone. The experience of an auto accident is traumatic enough and your recovery will bring its own challenges.  You don’t need the added stress of worrying about who will pay for the medical care you need, how your car will be repaired, and if the individuals responsible for your suffering will be brought to justice. You don’t deserve the injuries and suffering you’ve been through because of somebody else’s negligence, and our job at Phillip Miller & Associates is to make sure that you receive the justice and compensation that you deserve.

The Nashville automobile accident, personal injury law firm of Phillip Miller & Associates is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.