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1/28/2011
Dan Brendtro
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The Types of Distracted Driving that Cause the Most South Dakota Car Accidents

Negligent drivers cause many serious South Dakota car accidents each year, resulting in catastrophic injuries or even death. A growing cause of these accidents is distracted driving.

A recent government study found that 16 percent of all car accident fatalities in 2009 involved distracted driving, up from 10 percent in 2005. In addition, 16 percent of drivers in fatal crashes younger than 20 years old were distracted drivers.

There are many possible activities that can cause South Dakota distracted driving car wrecks. However, some of the most common include:
  • Eating 
  • Drinking
  • Cell phone calls
  • Texting
  • Changing the radio or a music player
  • Reading
  • Fixing hair or makeup

The most dangerous distracted driving activity is texting while driving. Texting on a cell phone takes your eyes, hands, and mind off the road at the same time, forming a deadly combination that often ends in catastrophic South Dakota car accidents (link to article).

If you or a family member has been involved in a car accident that was caused by a negligent or distracted driver, then you need to contact a South Dakota car accident lawyer as quickly as possible. You may be able to earn financial compensation for your injuries, but you must act now.

Call the South Dakota car accident attorneys of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today at (877) 789-5238 to request a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced lawyers. You don't have to pay us anything, unless you win your case.

Category: Auto Accident


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