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SD Truck Accidents Involving Texting and Driving

Distracted driving is one of the most prevalent causes of South Dakota truck accidents today, especially with the rise of cell phone use. Distracted driving causes many serious wrecks on area roads on a regular basis, resulting in severe injuries and even loss of life.

According to the website Distraction.gov, there are three main types of distracted driving activities:

• Visual: Taking your eyes off the road to look at something else.
• Manual: Taking your hands off the wheel to do something else.
• Cognitive: Taking your mind off the road to think about something else.

Texting and driving is by far the worst type of distracted driving, because it takes an individual's eyes, hands, and mind off the road at the same time. If a truck driver texts and drives on a regular basis, he or she is bound to cause a serious wreck at some point.

South Dakota truck accidents caused by distracted driving (link to article) almost always result in severe consequences for those involved. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of these wrecks, you may have sustained broken bones, paralysis, back or neck injuries, and even life-threatening head or brain injuries.

The associated costs of these serious injuries can pile up quickly. You may be on the hook for medical bills, funeral costs, home renovations, wrecked cars, permanent loss of mobility, and much, much more. Your situation may be infinitely harder if you are unable to work or are suffering with immense pain or emotional distress.

If you find yourself overwhelmed in the aftermath of an accident that was caused by a distracted driver who was texting, you should call a South Dakota personal injury lawyer who can help you file a claim for financial compensation.

For more information about your legal rights, or to schedule a free consultation about your case, call Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (877) 789-5238. Or, you can fill out the contact form on this page. You also can read our FREE South Dakota car accident book to learn more.