Man’s Best Friend is NOT a Driver’s Best Friend

Many people consider their pets as a part of their family and would be heartbroken if anything were to happen to them, but when they take their pet into a vehicle with them, they fail to ensure they are properly restrained. This is not only dangerous for the animal, but also for the driver as the pet could create a distraction causing the driver to be involved in a Pennsylvania distracted driving car crash.

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Driving with an unrestrained pet in the vehicle is a very dangerous act. Not only do many people drive with an unrestrained pet, they also drive with them in the front seat – or even in their lap! A recent American Automobile Association (AAA) study showed that nearly 60% of dog owners have driven while distracted by their pets as passengers, and only 17% — about one in six — ever use animal restraints.

Pet owners should think of their animals as children. They deserve the same care and treatment for their safety, as well as the safety of the other passengers in the vehicle. Not only could unrestrained pets become seriously injured in New Jersey or Pennsylvania auto accidents, they could also be thrown through the vehicle and cause serious harm to the other occupants.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey auto accident because another driver was distracted, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Bucks County, PA car crash lawyer at Saile & Saile to schedule a free consultation today.