New York Car Accidents Caused by Drivers who Eat while Driving


 

A few days ago while was driving on the Long Expressway, I noticed that the driver before me was driving erratically. Said driver kept driving his car over the lines. Most experienced drivers are able to spot drivers who are distracted. Even though illegal in New York City, the typical NYC driver is usually distracted from talking on the phone or texting while driving. Since I knew that the driver was distracted, I decided to stay behind his car until he gets off the phone. Lawyer office in Illinois. After sometime behind this driver I noticed that he was reducing speed and still driving erratically. Noticing this, I decided to pass him. As I passed the car, I quickly glanced over to see what was the cause of the distraction. To my surprise, the driver had a tray on the driver seat with breakfast and what appears to be a hot cup of coffee between his legs. Apparently, he was having breakfast while driving on the Long Island Expressway.

Now, I do understand that we are all busy and usually have very limited time to eat breakfast in the mornings, but, having breakfast while driving on the Long Island Expressway seems not only reckless but outright dangerous. Most experienced New York City car accident lawyers would agree that a high percentage of car accidents in New York City are caused by drivers who are distracted while eating and driving. The number is even higher for drivers who spill hot drinks or food such as coffee, tea or soup. It has been documented that a large percentage of car accidents are caused when some drivers take their eyes off the road to pick up a food item that fell on the floor of the car.

The next time you decide to get food from the drive thru of your favorite restaurant, pull over to safe location and eat. Do not eat while driving on the roadways or highways. A local New York injury attorney agreed that eating while driving is extremely dangerous and may cause an accident resulting in seriously bodily injuries and even death of innocent third parties and/or the driver.

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