MARTA is currently investigating three cases of distracted driving on the part of its employees that have occurred in the last four months. Two drivers were recently caught on camera eating and reading a magazine while driving. Another driver was caught text messaging while driving. MARTA will be conducting a safety review with its employees in the wake of these incidents.
According to a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, distracted driving is responsible for nearly 80 percent of traffic accidents each year. People injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that may prevent them from returning to work for a while or permanently. They may have mounting medical bills and household debt they simply cannot pay. They may not know where to turn for help.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact an Atlanta accident lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of personal injury cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. The Atlanta accident attorneys at Leigh R. Bodner, P.C. offer a free initial consultation regarding your accident case.
