10 Tips to Manage Distractions and Avoid a Car Accident in Maryland

Distracted drivers put themselves as well as other motorists and pedestrians at serious risk of being injured in a car accident in Maryland. If you have been hurt, contact a Baltimore County injury attorney. 

Prevent a Car Accident in Maryland 

Here are 10 safety tips to help you mitigate the potential harm of distractions in the car and avoid a car accident in Maryland: 

• Turn your phone off before you get in your car and begin driving. At the very least, silence it.
• Pull over if you have to make a call.
• Ask one of your passengers to make a call or send a message for you.
• Sign up for a service that tells callers you are driving and that you will call them back when it's safe to do so.
• If you are traveling with pets, make sure they are secure in the car and won't be able to distract you.
• Focus on the road.
• Determine your route and the directions to your destination before you get on the road. If you need navigation assistance, either ask a passenger or pull over.
• Know the laws in your area that apply to driving and cell phones.
• Don't text, surf the Web or email while you are driving.
• Pull over to address any problem with children riding in the car.  

If you're injured in an accident with a distracted driver, a Baltimore County injury attorney may be able to help.

Contacting a Baltimore County Injury Attorney

Maryland's contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for victims of a car accident in Maryland to recover sufficient compensation when someone else is at fault for your accident. This doesn't have to spell the end of your case! Protect your rights and give your Maryland personal injury case the advantage of experienced legal counsel by teaming with one of the lawyers from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-689-8769.