Distraction.Gov claims that at any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010.  Cell phone and texting while driving as causation for motor vehicle accidents has been well-documented; however, they are not the only distractions from the primary task of driving.  Other distractions include:

• Eating and drinking
• Talking to passengers
• Grooming
• Smoking
• Reading, including maps
• Using a navigation system
• Watching a video
• Adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 player

Distracted driving is a hazard on America's roadways. In 2012 alone, 3,328 were killed in distracted driving crashes. Almost every day, I see car crashes caused by distracted driving in my Phoenix, Arizona personal injury law practice.

Jay L. Ciulla is a Phoenix, Arizona attorney who helps people with car accident, personal injury and wrongful death cases.  Call 602 495 0053 for a free consultation.