Aggressive Driving & Distracted Driving in Virginia Car Accidents & Wrongful Death

According to the Virginia DMV, aggressive driving is a "growing issue" in the state, and the distracted driving debate continues to gain momentum as safety institutions take their stand on the use of cell phones and driving. Although aggressive driving and distracted driving are two different issues, both pose the same risk: serious injury or fatality from negligence in a Virginia car accident. No matter what form driver negligence takes on, the failure to exercise a standard duty of care on the roadway can lead to tragic results.

Among the actions associated with aggressive driving are speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, failing to use turn signals, and engaging in inappropriate behavior. Distracted driving includes talking with passengers, staring at outside objects, applying makeup, eating and drinking, playing with the radio, and many other behaviors. According to the AAA, a recent study found that using a hands-free cell phone is just as distracting as tuning the vehicle's radio, meaning that hands-free devices still pose a safety hazard on the roadway. The use of cell phones in general while driving accounts for 4,000 to 8,000 distracted driving-related auto accidents each DAY in the U.S.

Which driving behavior is worse? Choosing one would be detrimental to all efforts in roadway safety. As an experienced Virginia personal injury lawyer and Norfolk car accident attorney, Lawrence Land believes that one serious injury or fatality from a car accident is one too many. If you have suffered injuries or tragically lost a loved one in a Norfolk or Eastern Shore car accident caused by driver negligence, you understand the indescribable pain of serious injury or loss, and you know how dangerous and life-altering distracted and aggressive driving can be.

If you would like help obtaining financial compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, or other damages caused by a serious Virginia auto accident, feel free to contact Lawrence Land for free resources, answers to questions, and advice. No amount of compensation can make up for your painful experience or loss, but monetary compensation can help eliminate financial concerns so your focus can be on recovering. To contact Lawrence Land about your specific case, contact him online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.