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Distracted Driving

Inattentive driving in the state of Delaware, as well as in most other states, is a traffic violation. It is illegal to drive recklessly, carelessly and/or negligently since such driving can cause an accident resulting in human injury and even death. Legal penalties for reckless, careless, inattentive or negligent driving can include fines, court costs and points on your driving record. Being convicted of such driving can also raise your insurance premiums, impact your driving privileges, and even effect your employability.

If you have been pulled over and accused of, or charged with, Inattentive Driving in Delaware it may make sense to consult with an experienced Delaware Traffic Violation Lawyer. Call The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman regarding your rights. Mr. Chapman can be reached at 302-656-2528.

Who can be Charged with Distracted or Careless Driving?

  1. Someone operating a vehicle carelessly, without regard for road, weather and traffic conditions.
  2. Someone who is neglecting to give full-time attention to the operation of his or her vehicle.
  3. Someone using a cell phone, BlackBerry, or PDA while driving.

Common Causes of Inattentive Driving

Inattentive, Negligent or Careless Driving can happen in many ways. With so much technology available at our fingertips it is easy to get distracted while behind the wheel of a car. Common causes include: texting while driving, talking on mobile phone while driving, use of PDA while driving, internet surfing while driving and GPS programming while driving.

Aggressive Trial Lawyer Fighting for your Rights

As a former prosecutor in Delaware Mr. Chapman knows both sides of the law. He provides skilled and tenacious criminal defense to his clients by treating each case as if it were his own. He understands the impact an Inattentive Driving conviction can have on all areas of your life and will do everything in his power to minimize the consequences for you.

Call or Email a Lawyer Who Specializes in Moving Violations Today

If you have been charged with Inattentive Driving, Reckless Driving or Negligent Driving contact The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman to protect your rights and driving privileges. Mr. Chapman will thoroughly and aggressively defend your rights in an effort to achieve the most favorable outcome possible and minimize the negative legal, professional & financial consequences. Please call Mr. Chapman’s office at 302-656-2528. Or, you can email his firm here.

The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman serves those accused of crimes, misdemeanors, DUI and traffic offenses throughout all counties in Delaware including New Castle County, Kent County & Sussex County. Within these counties he serves all cities, towns & suburbs in Delaware including, but no limited to, Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Stanton, Newport, Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island.