At Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, we’ve seen the devastating impact distracted driving can have on individuals and families. That’s why every April—Distracted Driving Awareness Month—we stand with safety advocates nationwide to raise awareness, share resources, and remind drivers that even one moment of inattention can change lives forever.
The Rising Threat of Distracted Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 3,000 lives are lost each year due to distracted driving. And those are just the reported fatalities—thousands more suffer life-altering injuries. The common thread? Every one of these crashes could have been prevented.
Distracted driving includes:
- Texting or talking on a phone
- Adjusting the radio or GPS
- Eating or drinking
- Talking to passengers
- Reaching for items inside the vehicle
Texting, in particular, is one of the most dangerous distractions—it requires visual, manual, and mental focus, all at once. Glancing down at your phone for 5 seconds while traveling at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
Why It Matters to Us
As a personal injury law firm serving New Jersey, we at Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates LLC work with people every day whose lives have been turned upside down due to negligent or distracted drivers. We take these cases seriously, and we are committed to pursuing justice for victims and holding reckless drivers accountable.
Know Your Rights After a Distracted Driving Accident
Victims of distracted driving accidents may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and emotional suffering
- Vehicle damage and other losses
Our legal team is here to help you understand your options and fight for the recovery you deserve. We offer free consultations, and you won’t pay anything unless we win your case.
What You Can Do This Month
Use Distracted Driving Awareness Month as a reminder to commit to safer driving habits:
- Put the phone down—use “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode
- Set your navigation and playlist before you start your trip
- Avoid eating or multitasking behind the wheel
- Speak up if you’re a passenger and the driver is distracted
- Be a role model for younger drivers
Together, we can make our roads safer—one focused driver at a time.
Injured by a Distracted Driver?
Contact Joseph M. Ghabour & Associates, LLC today via phone 732-967-9110 or email: INFO@GHABOURLAW.COM for your free consultation. We’re here when you need us most.
