Dallas Distracted Driving Accident Attorney
In today’s society, not only do we depend on our cellphones to communicate with one another, but also to stay connected with the world around us and conduct our daily lives. However, our reliance on these devices have immensely interfered with our driving and has caused many accidents, resulting in serious injuries and fatal car accidents.
GET A DALLAS DISTRACTED DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE
As soon as we begin your case, our legal team can thoroughly investigate your car accident and collect important evidence in order to create an aggressive and customized strategy to obtain your compensation. Our Dallas auto accident attorney is prepared to fight for you while you make the best recovery possible from your injury.
At MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys, we will make sure that you are represented by passionate advocates who will fight for the best outcome in your case. Insurance companies and their lawyers will try to settle for a little as possible, but if the other was truly distracted and that distraction caused the accident, you deserve just compensation. The amount you recover could be an amount that could take care of you and your loved ones for all the financial distress as a result of the accident.
Contact our Dallas distracted driving accident lawyers today for your free evaluation.
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What is Distracted Driving?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, common instances of distracted driving include the following:
- Auditory and cognitive distractions caused by music or a conversation with a passenger
- Visual distractions caused by looking at mobile device or mirrors
- Manual distractions or unnecessary activities/movements such as eating while driving
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Types of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is driving while performing another activity which takes your attention away from the main task of driving. It has become one of the main reasons motor vehicle accidents occur in the United States. According to Distraction.gov, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in collisions which involved distracted drivers.
The following are the common types of distractions which lead to motor vehicle accidents:
- Texting
- Talking on a cellphone
- Talking to passengers
- Spacing out
- Eating and drinking
- Grooming
- Adjusting the radio station or music
- Using a navigation system
- Reading
- Watching a video
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Damages That Can Be Sought for Recovery
Damages fall into two buckets: economic and non-economic damages. Some of the damages that can be claimed for recovery include:
- Hospital costs, both current and prospective
- Lost wages due to inability to work
- Loss of pleasure in life
- Property damage (car repair or replacement)
- Long-term healthcare costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental impact
- Injuries like burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries
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Actions to Take After a Distracted Driving Accident
Immediately following an accident, there are certain precautions that drivers should be aware of that may affect their ability to preserve the claim to bring against the defendant. The following are actions that a victim should look to take following an accident.
- See a Medical Professional: A medical professional can ensure that you have no underlying internal injuries. Aside from assessing your safety, a medical professional’s documentation of your state following an accident can serve as important evidence in your claim.
- Document the Incident: If possible, try to take pictures of your automobile, the other vehicle, and the scene. If any witnesses are nearby, ask if they noticed any details about the other motorist (speeding, on their phone, etc.) and get their contact info if so. Lastly, be sure to get the contact information of the other motorist.
- Prepare to receive a call from an insurance adjuster: If the other party files a claim with their insurance, an adjuster might call you to get your side of the story. While an adjuster’s record is not a deposition in court, the importance is almost on par as the story recorded will play a large role in the determination of who is at fault. Consider reaching out to a Dallas distracted driving accident attorney today who can help prepare your story in case an adjuster calls.
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Skilled Legal Representation in Dallas
We drive so much now that we often take for granted just how dangerous these machines can be. Behind a driver not paying attention, a car can go from a common mechanical vehicle to a deadly weapon. Unfortunately, drivers who are not paying full attention to the road are all too common and can cause severe injury to innocent drivers.
At MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys, we are committed to helping victims of distracted driving accidents recover the compensation they deserve. Since we are a small firm, our Dallas car accident attorney can deliver large firms results and provide our clients with extensive and personalized legal counsel. We will not let insurance companies or aggressive lawyers intimidate you or shake you down.
Contact our firm today to get a free evaluation from our Dallas distracted driving accident lawyers.
How Can I Prove the Driver Who Hit Me Was Distracted?
Distracted driving takes many forms, including:
- Texting while driving
- Reading messages while driving
- Talking with one hand on the phone and the other on the steering wheel
- Driving with one hand and using the other for something else
- Changing the radio, CD, song, etc. while driving
- Taking or posing for pictures while driving
One of the key components of every successful personal injury case is proof of negligence. You cannot hold someone responsible for your injuries and the resulting damages if you cannot prove that they caused your accident through some sort of reckless, careless, or otherwise irresponsible behavior. With that being said, if your car accident and injuries were caused because another driver was distracted, you and your attorney will have to prove the nature of their distraction.
Sound challenging?
It is. That’s why you’re going to need the best of the best on your side while you file a personal injury claim against the other driver. Otherwise, you may be barred from recovering the compensation you need to recover all of your injury-related costs and losses, leaving you to foot the bill on your own.
Dangers of Texting & Driving
According to the National Safety Council, cellphone use while driving leads to approximately 1.6 million car accidents each year. One out of every four car crashes in the United States is caused by texting while driving.
While research clearly shows that texting while driving can result in devastating consequences, you may still wonder why texting while driving is so dangerous.
The following are several reasons why you should not text and drive:
- It is a distraction. Texting takes your hands away from the steering wheel, your eyes away from the road, and your mind away from the primary task of operating your vehicle. With your hands, eyes, and mind distracted, it is extremely difficult to react properly to emergency road situations.
- It is more dangerous than drunk driving. According to several studies, texting while driving is more debilitating to your reaction time than driving while intoxicated.
- It is illegal. While you are still able to use your phone to talk hands-free, it is against the law to text while driving in Texas. Anyone who violates this law and gets a ticket faces a misdemeanor charge and a fine between $25 and $99. Penalties for repeat offenders can be as much as $200.
So when it comes to driving, put down your phone, keep your eyes on the road, and stay safe.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Texas caused by a distracted driver, request a free consultation with our Dallas personal injury attorneys at (469) 689-0200 today.
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