A road crash occurred on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The accident was related to rain and slick road conditions. The two drivers involved in the crash suffered minor injuries. After this accident occurred, another driver of a pickup truck was passing the scene. The driver became distracted by the first accident and drove into a utility pole. As a result of the collision, three electrical transformers loosened and fell on the top of the vehicle. The impact caused for the driver of the pickup truck to pass away.
Driving distractedly is extremely dangerous as it impairs a driver’s ability to pay attention to the road and make quick decisions while driving. Distracted driving is a factor in 18% of all fatal accidents. A common example of driving distractedly is texting while driving. Out of all tasks a driver could carry out on their phone, texting puts a driver at the greatest risk of a crash. Drivers who text and drive are at a crash risk 23 times greater than drivers who do not text and drive. In order to prevent accidents and fatalities, do not drive distractedly.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, contact the qualified Missouri personal injury attorneys of Meyerkord & Kurth. These attorneys have over a century of combined legal experience in which they have settled numerous vehicle accident cases. Our lawyers excel at acquiring compensation, both economic and non-economic, for their clients. With the help of the attorneys of Meyerkord & Kurth, you will better understand your legal rights and know how to handle your case. For a free no obligation consultation, contact Meyerkord & Kurth today.