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If you\u2019ve been injured in a distracted driving accident in Denver, you deserve aggressive legal representation. At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our experienced Denver car accident attorneys will fight to protect your rights and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n

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A Denver texting and driving accident lawyer can assist you and ensure you receive fair compensation for injuries resulting from a distracted driver\u2019s negligence. Using a cell phone while driving is one of the most common causes of vehicle accidents yearly and puts everyone on the road at risk.<\/p>\n

If you have recently been involved in an accident where another driver was clearly distracted by their phone, you may have the right to compensation based on the other driver\u2019s fault. Texting and driving accidents can leave you with the financial challenges of property damages, low insurance payouts, and rising medical bills.<\/p>\n

Despite the Colorado law banning texting while driving, countless people do it daily. Texting behind the wheel places the offending drivers and every motorist sharing the road with them at risk of serious injury. If you or someone you care about is suffering because of injuries suffered in a car accident involving the negligent use of a cell phone, you have the right to be fully compensated for any losses you incur as a result. Reach out to an experienced\u00a0car accident attorney<\/a>\u00a0at the Paul Wilkinson Law Firm now to schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”What Exactly Is Distracted Driving?” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

The definition of a driving distraction is anything that pulls your attention away from the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration observes\u00a0three categories of distracted driving<\/a>\u00a0related to cell phone use. Holding a phone to your ear, using headphones or a headset, and typing or texting while driving all qualify as distracted driving.<\/p>\n

Texting while driving is considered a form of distracted driving, which accounts for any activity or situation that takes your focus from the road and the act of driving a vehicle. In many states, including Colorado, texting while driving is illegal.<\/p>\n

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Distracted driving is divided into three primary categories: visual distractions, manual distractions, and cognitive distractions. To better understand distracted driving, here\u2019s a closer look at each type:<\/p>\n

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  1. VISUAL DISTRACTIONS
    Any distraction that causes the driver to take their eyes off the road\u2014even if just for a second. This can include looking away, using your cell phone, or reading a passing sign or billboard.<\/li>\n
  2. MANUAL DISTRACTIONS
    Any distraction that takes your hands from the wheel. This can include adjusting the radio, reaching for an object, applying makeup, eating, or using your cell phone.<\/li>\n
  3. COGNITIVE DISTRACTIONS
    Any distraction that takes your mind and mental focus from the road. This can include conversing with another passenger, thinking about something other than driving or simply daydreaming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Any distraction that takes your focus from the road is dangerous and should always be avoided. What makes texting and driving particularly dangerous is that it combines all three types of distracted driving. Even just reading a text message takes your eyes, at least one hand, and your cognitive focus from the road. Taking the time to respond to a text message increases this risk.<\/p>\n

    Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it takes roughly\u00a0five seconds<\/a>\u00a0to read a text message. When traveling at fifty or sixty miles per hour on a highway, you\u2019ll cover a lot of distance quickly. Think about closing your eyes for five seconds while driving\u2014would anybody really want to do that? Just remember that no matter how important you think a text message might be, it\u2019s never worth the risk.<\/p>\n

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    While there is no national law preventing texting while driving or distracted driving, each state has unique laws that regulate this issue to some degree. In almost every state, it\u2019s illegal to text while driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    For those in Colorado, here\u2019s a brief look at the state laws concerning texting while driving:<\/p>\n