Distracted Driver Crashes into Fence | Fort Collins Distracted Driving Accident Attorney
Posted on Jan 2nd, 2012 
According to CBS Denver, a woman who drove into a wire fence along I-25 near Fort Collins was putting on make-up at the time of the accident. Driving a Honda Oddysey with six passengers, including five children, Jennifer Lamblin has a man in the passenger seat, the only other adult in the car, steering for her while she applied her make-up. Ms. Lamblin was not wearing a seat belt, and was thrown from the vehicle when it crashed. Only one of the five children in the van was properly restrained as well.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about half of the people killed in passenger vehicles during car crashes are improperly restrained. To contrast that, nearly three-fourths of the survivors of fatal accidents ARE properly restrained. It is extremely important to always wear a seat belt, and make sure that children in your car are properly restrained in safety seats, or if they are too big for safety seats are wearing seat belts. Additionally, according to distraction.gov, about 16% of fatal accidents and 20% of overall traffic accidents involve a distracted driver. While driving a car, keeping focus on the road and the car is extremely important. There are already enough potential hazards involved in driving, especially on the interstate, without introducing unnecessary distraction.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident that was caused by a distracted driver, speak with a Fort Collins distracted driving accident attorney today to discuss your options. The negligence of another driver not focusing on his or her driving should not be allowed to cause financial hardship to your family. Timms Fowler is a Fort Collins distracted driving accident attorney who can explain your rights, and help you recover compensation for medical bills, property repairs and lost wages if you missed work due to the injury. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Timms today at (970)232-3322.
