7 Distractions That Can Lead to a Car Accident in Maryland

A car accident in Maryland can have a devastating impact on you and your family, and it is a tragic reality that many accidents could be avoided if drivers were more focused on their obligation to drive safely. If you've been hurt in a crash that was caused by another driver's negligence, a Baltimore County injury attorney may be able to help you pursue an injury claim to recover compensation for your medical costs and other damages. 

The most common distractions on the road are: 

• texting, talking or browsing the Internet on a hand-held device such as a cell phone;
• eating, drinking or smoking while driving;
• reading a book, newspaper or documents;
• looking in the mirror while shaving or applying makeup or other beauty products;
• distressed or excited children riding in the vehicle who not only distract the driver, but also often need to be calmed down;
• pets allowed to roam freely in the car; and
• using a GPS navigation device or other car electronics. 

A Baltimore County injury attorney can fight for the compensation you are entitled to if another motorist's failure to focus on the road causes an accident that injures you.

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.