Longview Car Accident Lawyer Discusses 4 Apps That Prevent Distracted Driving

Defective auto parts, poor weather, drunk drivers – countless factors can contribute to car accidents. However, as AlertDriving.com explains, human error causes more than 90 percent of crashes.

Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, distracted driving has never been more common. According to Distraction.gov, more than 430,000 people were injured in 2014 in accidents that involved distractions.

Although cell phone use was the culprit behind many of these wrecks, apps exist that can actually reduce your risk of crashing:

1. Textecution;
2. Sprint’s Drive First;
3. KyrusFleet;
4. And DriveSafe.ly.

Unfortunately, even the safest motorists are not immune to accidents. If you were injured by a negligent driver in Texas, contact the Cooper Law Firm.

1. Eric Cooper is an accident attorney in Longview who will evaluate your case to determine if you have grounds for a claim. You may be entitled to compensation for lost income, medical bills and noneconomic damages.

Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a consultation. You can also visit car-accident.usattorneys.com/texas/ to learn more about injury claims in Texas.

Here is a brief overview of four smartphone apps that can reduce your risk of crashing:

1. Textecution

Textecution disables your phone’s texting function when your device is moving faster than 10 miles per hour. This app is perfect for teenage drivers because the app administrator – usually the parent – gets a notification if a user tries to remove the app. However, there is a downside to Textecution: The user will receive texts when the vehicle slows down to 10 miles per hour at a stop sign or traffic light.

2. Sprint’s Drive First

Sprint’s Drive First app redirects calls to voicemail and locks the smartphone screen when it detects the device is in motion. However, users still have access to three mobile apps and three contacts. That way, drivers can still use their smartphone GPS and make calls while driving in emergencies.

3. KyrusFleet

The KyrusFleet app disables texting and other smartphone functions when the device starts moving. Users cannot type, read emails or texts, or use the Internet. The KyrusFleet application is popular among businesses because administrators can use the Kryus Mobile website to view compliance and audit reports, which will show if any employee attempts to tamper with the app.

4. Drivesafe.ly

If a driver refuses to give up the ability to text behind the wheel, Drivesafe.ly may be a smart download. It reads emails and text messages aloud so you can keep your eyes on the road. However, drivers who use Drivesafe.ly will still be mentally distracted, which can increase the risk of crashing.

If you were injured by a distracted driver, contact the Cooper Law Firm. Attorney N. Eric Cooper is a Longview accident lawyer who helps clients throughout east Texas including Carthage, Gilmer, Henderson, Jefferson, Tyler, Lufkin, Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, Nacogdoches, Paris, Pittsburg, Texarkana and Franklin County. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a consultation.