Is Distracted Driving Still a Problem in Texas?

 Posted on June 11, 2025 in Car Accident

Despite laws against texting and public awareness campaigns, distracted driving continues to injure and kill people across Texas. Distracted driving was a contributing factor in over 91,000 wrecks in the state in 2024, causing more than 370 fatalities. In fact, distracted driving was the second-highest contributing factor in 2024 accidents.

Although Texas distracted driving laws focus on hands-on cell phone use, drivers engage in other forms of distraction that can be just as dangerous. A distraction does not have to be illegal to be negligent. Another driver’s negligence can give you the grounds you need to seek compensation if a distracted driving accident injured you. Our Plano, TX personal injury attorney can investigate your crash and help you in your pursuit of maximum compensation.

Why Is Distracted Driving Dangerous?

Driving requires full attention and a readiness to react immediately to changing traffic conditions. Distractions delay reaction times and reduce a driver’s ability to spot hazards. Distractions can be anything that takes your mind away from driving, your eyes from the road, and your hands from the steering wheel. Common distractions include:

• Interacting with passengers or pets
• Eating, drinking, and smoking
• Using electronic devices, including in-car touchscreens
• Grooming activities, like applying makeup or fixing hair
• Adjusting controls
• Searching or reaching for objects
• Using earbuds or listening to music at high volume

When a driver looks away from the road, even for a few seconds, the results can be deadly. A car can travel the length of a football field in five seconds at a speed of 55 mph. That is enough time to miss a stoplight, drift into another lane, or crash into a vehicle that has slowed down. Distracted driving often leads to high-speed impacts because the driver does not change direction or hit the brakes in time.

How Can a Lawyer Help If a Distracted Driver Caused My Wreck?

To get compensation, you need several kinds of evidence. You need to show that the driver was negligently distracted, the distraction caused your wreck, and the crash caused your injuries and related damages. Damages are specific financial and non-financial losses, such as property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

During our investigation, we will look for evidence that links the driver’s negligence to your damages. We also calculate your damages accurately and fight the liable insurance company to see that you receive as much as you are entitled to. If settlement negotiations do not produce a reasonable amount, we can file a civil lawsuit and litigate your case in court.

We will also force insurance company representatives to communicate with our office instead of bothering you. We handle all aspects of your case so you can focus your efforts on recovery.

Consult Our Experienced Allen, TX Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

When you are harmed by a distracted driver’s negligence, the advocacy of our skilled Frisco, TX personal injury attorney is invaluable. Contact Burress Injury Law online or at 214-726-0016 to request your free consultation today.