Texas Automobile Technology Crash Lawyer: Technology in Automobiles Can Distract Drivers and Can Cause Accidents by Texas Automobile Technology Crash Lawyer Jason Coomer  

Technology is changing the way we live our lives. In the last decade we have seen computer, satellite, and wireless technology installed in cars, trucks, and SUVs changing the way we drive and sometimes let the vehicle drive itself.  Many vehicles can now pin point your location through navigation technology and send help via wireless communication technology.  Other vehicles have smart automatic braking systems that can help you prevent an accident. In fact, some newer vehicle actually drive for you.

Automotive Navagation Systems Can Distract Drivers and Cause Accidents

The new automotive navigation system (ANS) is a god send for those of us that are directionally challenged.  The map screens and easy to follow step by step directions are for the most part easy to use and because of the cost will be standard equipment in more and more vehicles over the next decade. 

The ANS technology uses global positioning system (GPS) technology to pin point your location.  Unlike other GPS technology that will pin point the location of a GPS device through communication with three or more GPS satellites, the ANS uses position data to locate the user on a road in the unit's map database.  Once the driver is located in the database, the system can provide directions to other places in the map database including your office, home, courthouses, universities, and airports.   

However, typing in destinations and operating the technology can be distracting to a driver.  For some there is a tendency to watch the screen instead of keeping your eyes on the road.  This technology will continue to advance, but as it is in its infancy some systems will be more difficult to use and the distraction of battling with technology will cause some collisions.  Like using a cell phone when driving, some drivers will use common sense and use hands free devices as well as not dial when in traffic, whereas others will forget that they are driving and will cause accidents.  If you are new to the technology, learn and play with it in safe areas before you get out on the road and in traffic. 

These navigation devices are available with many rental vehicles and are great when traveling, especially when you have a technology proficient passenger with you.  The devices are fun to play with and added features including traffic and weather information will be added to newer models.  These features are also being added to some cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs).  Enjoy this new technology but be careful out there.

Texas Technology Car Wreck Lawyer Handles Technology Failure and Distracted Driver Lawsuits

Texas Car Wreck Lawyer Jason Coomer has years of litigation experience and the necessary knowledge to make sure those injured in automobile accidents are fully compensated under the law. He has helped many people injured by negligent and drunk drivers and made sure that the families of those killed and seriously injured were compensated as well. He prides himself on successfully battling large insurance companies and big businesses to make sure they pay adequate compensation for damages caused by drunk, reckless, careless, or negligent drivers.  He handles car crash claims in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston.

Please feel free to contact The Law Offices of Jason S. Coomer for information on an automobile technology failure car crash.