Maryland Injury Lawyer Pursues Texting and Driving

Online, October 8, 2013 (Newswire.com) - A recent study shows that teenagers are at a higher risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Combine ADHD with text and driving, and this contributes to an increase in unnecessary distractions and automobile accidents. Stuart L. Plotnick, a Maryland car accident attorney, says that the combination of driving while distracted and being inexperienced on the road is contributing to millions of people suffering from life-altering injuries.

Research shows that teen drivers with ADHD often have a more difficult time maintaining a consistent speed and staying in the same lane while driving. In addition, people that text and drive often take their eyes off the road, swerve, and make sudden stops.

"Every minute, multiple people are injured in an automobile accident," says Stuart L. Plotnick, Maryland car accident attorney. "The increase in injuries is why many states are pursuing more strict distracted driving laws, to help families protect their new drivers from harming others on the road."

The states of Maryland and Virginia are working to combat distracted driving by passing laws that will govern cell phone usage while driving; effectively creating a region that should be text-free. In addition, these laws will minimize the hurdles that injured car accident victims have while they seek compensation for property damages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Currently, insurance companies have many resources at their disposal that protects their assets while minimizing their out-of-pocket costs. Having stricter distracted driving laws not only makes it easier for injured people to reclaim damages, but also ensures that your teenager has protections in place as they learn how to drive.