Texting while Driving: Why It Should Wait and Why It’s So Dangerous

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Texting behind the wheel takes dangerous driving to another dimension. Driving safely requires a driver’s utmost attention, and drivers who are texting pay approximately zero attention to the task at hand. If a texting driver causes you to be injured, an experienced Kansas City car accident attorney can help.

The Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving is exceptionally dangerous, claiming 3,142 lives in 2019 alone. They go on to share, however, that texting is the most alarming distraction there is. Distractions break down into three basic categories, including:

  • Those that engage your vision
  • Those that engage your thoughts
  • Those that engage your hands

As we can see, texting manages to marry all three in one monster distraction. According to NHSTA, when a motorist takes the average of five seconds that is required to read or compose a text, that driver essentially drives blind for about the length of a football field (when traveling at highway speeds). 

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Discuss Your Concerns with an Experienced Kansas City Car Accident Attorney

The knowledgeable Kansas City car accident attorneys at Krause & Kinsman Law Firm dedicate their practice to helping clients like you get the compensation they deserve. We’re here for you, too, so please don’t wait to contact or call us at 816-307-2763 for more information today.

FAQ

What is my claim worth?

Your claim is specific to the details involved, which means there is no way to put an exact value on it ahead of time. Its value, however, will be based on the strength of your evidence and the extent of the damages you’ve suffered. 

What damages can I seek? 

You can seek all of the following damages in your car accident claim:

  • Property damage to your car
  • Your medical costs
  • Your lost earnings
  • Your pain and suffering

How much will my attorney charge? 

Your car accident attorney will work on contingency, which means that he or she will be paid a prearranged percentage of your settlement or court award (and won’t be paid at all if you don’t prevail with either).

Our Reputation

The Krause & Kinsman Law Firm is made up of some of the nation’s foremost legal minds in the mass-tort field. That’s why our clients & co-counsel partners choose us.

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, and Co-Chair of the Law & Briefing Committee in MDL 2846:

In Re: Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2974:

In Re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation

Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in MDL 2924:

In Re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation

Along with the aforementioned MDLs,

Plaintiff’s Counsel has prosecuted thousands of cases across other Multi-District Litigations and Mass-Torts, including:

MDL No. 3043:

Acetaminophen ASD/ADHD Product Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2753:

Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2782:

Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation

MCL No. 627:

In Re: Physiomesh Litigation, MCL

MCL No. 633:

In Re: Prolene Hernia System Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2750:

Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2641:

Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2326:

In Re: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2606:

Benicar (Olmesartan) Product Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2666:

In Re: Forced Air Warming Devices Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2591:

Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation

MDL No. 2936:

In Re: Smity’s/CAM2303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MCL No. 630:

In Re: Proceed Mesh Litigation

MDL No. 2543:

In Re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation

MDL No. 2004:

In Re: Mentor Corp. ObTape Transobturator Sling Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2187:

In Re: C. R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2325:

In Re: American Medical Systems, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2327:

In Re: Ethicon, Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 2387:

In Re: Coloplast Corp. Pelvic Support Systems Products Liability Litigation

MDL No. 251:

In Re: Neomedic Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation

Highly Awarded Trial Attorneys

The Krause & Kinsman Law Firm is one of the nation’s leading mass-tort & personal-injury law firms. The founding partners, Adam & Robert, have been selected to serve on steering committees for some of the largest pharmaceutical mass-tort cases.

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Partnering with Krause & Kinsman is easy. When you partner with Krause & Kinsman, you can be sure that our mutual clients’ complex matters are handled with the utmost care and dedication. In addition to our top-notch representation, we will ensure our mutual clients receive frequent communication about the status of their cases.

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Why Us?

Recognized leaders in mass-torts with vast experience in complex litigation.

Your clients will appreciate the high-quality representation provided.

Your clients will consistently real-time updates on the status of their case via video, email, text, and phone.

Get real-time updates on the status of our mutual clients while their cases progress.

Collaborate on the case together and receive co-counsel fees.