Driver Safety: A critical margin of safety from distractions

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4/15/2009
Nick Lombardi
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Driver Safety: A critical margin of safety from distractions

On March 30, 2009 at 1:30 38 year old Jeffery Hamman of Sioux City hit a semi (drove his pickup truck right into the rear) that was pulled over on the shoulder for a mechanical problem. The semi was driven by 62 year-old Carlos Yon of Miramar Florida. Mr hammon was transported to Saint Luke’s Regional Medical Center for what authorities are saying are “possible minor injuries.

So what could have caused Hamman to drive directly into the rear of a semi-truck disabled on the road side?

Here are a few possibilities:

Alcohol intoxication of the driver.
Inattention.
Distractions.
Obstruction.
Being in a hurry.
Talking on a cell phone.
Texting on a cell phone or Blackberry.
Picking something up off the floor.
Adjusting the radio setting or selecting a new CD.
Watching a small DVD player.
Kids in the back seat.
Food or drink preparation.
Writing a note on a tablet.
Reading a map, book or newspaper.
Combing his hair or putting on makeup. (Yes ladies you know you do this.)
Sliding out of control from some other cause.
Attempt to avoid a deer or other animal.
Falling asleep at the wheel.
Getting something out of the glove box.
Spilling coffee in your lap and paying more attention to your pants than to your driving.
Arguing with a passenger.
Changing clothes.
Looking for or getting your sun glasses.

I've seen all of this in my career as a personal injury lawyer.

Category: Car and Tractor Trailer Accidents

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