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Following a successful conclusion of the 2016 Houston Auto Show, attorney Donald S. Worley of McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law commented that he is pleased to see new car models designed with the dangers of distracted driving in mind. The firm issued a statement commending developments and urging auto manufacturers to reduce "gadget distraction" in their vehicle designs. This year's Houston Auto Show demonstrated automakers are taking notice of the increasing dangers and incorporating preventative measures into their newly released models according to McDonald Worley.McDonald Worley (https://www.mcdonaldworley.com) commented on this development: "Our legal team has considerable experience in representing victims of wrecks. It only takes a couple seconds of distraction to increase the likelihood of an accident with terrible consequences. Stuffing a vehicle with technology competing for a driver's attention, taking focus from the road, can be deadly."
Despite national laws prohibiting the use of mobile devices while operating a vehicle, 31 percent of drivers in the United States confess to texting and emailing while on the road with another 20 percent admitting to surfing the internet. Studies released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April of 2015 reveal accidents resulting from distracted driving continue to surge. More than 1,150 people were injured and at least 10 killed during the time frame covered by the study, up 9 percent from the previous year.
Reports from the law enforcement sector distinguish three specific types of attention diversion: visual, manual and cognitive. Visual entails taking one's eyes off the road whereas manual is classified as removing one's hands from the wheel. The cognitive category encompasses mental distractions. This includes reaching for overturned drinks and calming unruly children, mobile devices stand out as the primary contributing factor by combining all three divisions. Further information on accidents and how the lawyers help victims after a serious collision happens can be found https://www.mcdonaldworley.com/autoaccidentlawyer.php
Among the newly implemented safety features for manufacturers' 2017 vehicle lineup is improved smartphone connectivity. Drivers are able to connect devices to vehicle audiovisual systems for voice-to-text conversion and voice-activated calling. This technology is likewise being applied to popular apps, providing a more hands-free environment for drivers. Lane departure and proximity warning options are also on the rise as further safety measures.
Concluded Mr. Worley, "New gadgets are appearing on the market every day, and there's no doubt driver distraction will continue to increase. We commend automakers who are engineering their new models with the risks and realities of those dangers in mind. Strides have been made, but much more can still be done."
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About McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law:
McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law is a Houston, Texas based law firm practicing in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury and auto accident litigation with millions won on behalf of clients. The firm handles auto accident cases, personal injury cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Those in need of representation may visit McDonald Worley online for a free case evaluation and to learn their legal rights.
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