{"id":320,"date":"2022-12-23T09:56:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T14:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2022-12-22T10:01:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:01:37","slug":"the-next-dangerous-distraction-driving-with-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/the-next-dangerous-distraction-driving-with-a-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Next Dangerous Distraction: Driving with a Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Millions of American households are home to dogs, cats, fish, ferrets, birds, and every other swimming, flying, or crawling pet you can imagine. These creatures are a part of the family for many, so pets often accompany their owners on trips around Miami. Dogs, especially, are proud to sit perched on their owner\u2019s lap and take in the view, not realizing the extreme distraction they cause. Motorists who drive while interacting with a pet contribute to the number of distracted driving accidents, and the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/pdf\/crashreports\/crash_facts_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(FLHSMV) reports on the risk. Every year, there are more than 265 fatal crashes and 49,000 injury-causing collisions linked to distracted driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Driving with a pet may not lead to a ticket in the same way as using a phone, but the dangers are profound with any type of distraction. You do have rights under Florida law, so make it a priority to consult with a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/distracted-driving.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami distracted driving accident attorney<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you were hurt. An overview of the risks is also useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pets and the Impacts on Driving<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/the-next-dangerous-distraction-driving-with-a-pet\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading The Next Dangerous Distraction: Driving with a Pet\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of American households are home to dogs, cats, fish, ferrets, birds, and every other swimming, flying, or crawling pet you can imagine. These creatures are a part of the family for many, so pets often accompany their owners on trips around Miami. 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