“Should I call a personal injury lawyer?”

While most people never want to ask themselves this question, it’s imperative that they know the answer and that they fully understand their options and rights. Unfortunately, the truth is that accidents happen more frequently than we would like. In fact, statistics show that 1.8 million people sustain a brain injury each year. Overall, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury for children ages zero to four and for adults ages 75 and above. And when it comes to individuals between the ages of 20 and 24, the most common reason for traumatic brain injury (and leading cause of death) is automobile accidents, which inevitably occur due to the rampant usage of cellular devices while driving.

That being said, accidents happen. If you or your loved ones find yourselves in the crossfire of such misfortune, it’s likely that you have many more questions than one. For example: Who will pay for my piling medical bills? What happens if the person who did this to me does not have insurance? Who do I contact?

These are just some of the many questions that are likely running through your head. If you yourself are not a lawyer and you have never experienced this kind of trauma, then it’s likely you don’t have the answers. Luckily, you are not alone in this journey. If you have any or all of these questions, it is time to contact a personal injury lawyer.

A personal injury attorney will not only answer these questions, they will help you pursue a personal injury case that will get you the answers, the funding, and the justice you deserve. When personal injury isn’t handled properly, the financial and emotional problems experienced is immense. Hiring a personal injury attorney will help you to get healthy. Since they are working to bring you justice, you will have the time and energy to focus on what matters the most.

Across the country, personal injury lawyers have been asking people if they have been in a car accident that might have involved Snapchat, the photo-sharing messenger app.
According to WTKR, attorneys have begun setting up websites that help explain local laws to civilians on the subject of distracted driving. They have also issued press releases regarding Snapchat’s potential involvement in car accidents, and the dangers of using the app while on the road.

In and of itself, cell phone use is extremely dangerous while driving. In a given year, 10.3 million people drive while under the influence — experts say that distracted driving while texting is just as dangerous, if not worse. So on top of those 10.3 million, there are 663,000 drivers across the country that are currently using a mobile device while operating their car at the time.

And if you add an app that not only has you focus on the screen instead of the road but has a speedometer filter, it is a recipe for disaster. Statistics show that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death, and for adults between the ages of 20 and 24, these death rates are the highest. This puts the millennial, app-wielding generation at the highest risk of dying at the hands of distracted driving.

The personal injury attorneys are specifically taking issue with the “speed filter” that tracks how fast a person is traveling while a selfie is being taken. And because Snapchat pictures are temporary, lawyers feel that they are more dangerous.

It has been proven that if individuals are behind the wheel of a car and they want to view a Snapchat picture, 100% of their attention has been removed from the road.
If you have been injured by a distracted driver who has been playing with Snapchat or similar social media apps, do not hesitate to contact a personal injury attorney to get the help you deserve.