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Distracted Driving Car Crash Lawyers

The attention driving requires shouldn’t be taken for granted, and yet it easily is. While many drivers acknowledge or even vociferously condemn distracted driving, 36 percent of drivers in one survey confessed to sending a text or taking a call while driving.

With Americans collectively spending around 70 billion hours in their cars, it’s not hard to imagine why many drivers feel confident enough in their abilities to take their eyes away from the road for a second to fiddle with the radio or look at a text. But this lackadaisical attitude can have devastating consequences.

Whether it’s a catastrophic injury that impacts the victim’s ability to make a living or a wrongful death, taking your eyes and attention off the road can all too easily lead to a needless tragedy. In 2022, 42,800 individuals lost their lives to distracted driving accidents in the United States.

Young and experienced drivers alike can be involved in a distracted driving accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in this type of accident and is facing expensive medical bills and lost wages, the skilled distracted driving lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga will zealously pursue maximum compensation on your behalf so you can recover with peace of mind.

Types of Distractions Common in Car Crashes

The most prevalent distractions that contribute to accidents are texting and interacting with phones. In fact, the number of drivers manipulating hand-held electronic devices while driving has increased by 127 percent in recent years. Taking eyes off the road to read or send messages can lead to serious consequences. Even having a hands-free conversation on the phone while driving can divert your attention and increase your risk of an accident. However, distracted driving isn’t limited to phones.

Whether it’s a physical, visual or cognitive distraction, anything that takes your eyes and/or mind off the road can be dangerous and potentially lethal.

Other common types of distractions include:

Adjusting Controls: Making adjustments to the car's controls, such as adjusting the radio, air conditioning or GPS, can be distracting. Drivers should try to set these controls before starting their journey.
Eating and Drinking: Consuming food or beverages while driving can lead to manual and visual distractions. Focusing on eating (and not dropping or spilling food or cleaning up dropped food) rather than watching the road increases the likelihood of accidents.
Grooming: Personal grooming activities, such as applying makeup, combing hair or shaving, can take attention away from driving and contribute to accidents.
Reaching for Objects: Trying to reach for objects within the vehicle, whether on the floor, in the back seat or in the glove compartment, can result in physical distractions and loss of control.
Daydreaming: Mental distractions, such as daydreaming or being lost in thought, can impair a driver's ability to focus on the road. Inattentiveness can lead to accidents.
External Distractions: Events happening outside the vehicle, such as accidents, roadside attractions or other incidents, can draw a driver's attention away from the road.
Passenger Interactions: Interacting with passengers, especially engaging in animated conversations or arguments, can create distractions. It's important to maintain focus on driving.
Traffic or Road Conditions: Focusing too much on traffic or road conditions, especially in congested or challenging environments, can divert attention from the immediate surroundings.

If any of the distracting behaviors are discovered to have contributed to your accident, the distracted driving accident lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga will ensure the other party is held responsible for their negligence.

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Injuries Caused by Distracted Driving

Crashes caused by distracted drivers often result in severe, long-lasting injuries. Victims may face months or even years of recovery, along with significant emotional and financial stress.

Common injuries include:

Whiplash and neck strain
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries and back pain
Broken bones and fractures
Internal bleeding and organ damage
Emotional trauma and post-accident anxiety

Some injuries may not show symptoms right away but can worsen over time. Prompt medical treatment and proper documentation are essential for both recovery and a successful distracted driving injury claim.

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Consequences of Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving accidents can have serious and far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the initial collision.

Long-term disabilities, chronic pain, and the need for ongoing medical care can alter one’s ability to work and maintain independence. Catastrophic injuries like these negatively impact nearly every facet of a person’s and their family’s life.

The financial impact can be especially harmful, especially when victims are confronted with exorbitant expenses through no fault of their own. Beyond the vehicle repair costs, people seriously injured in distracted driving crashes can face increased insurance premiums, medical bills, and lost wages.

Why You Need a Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Proving a driver was distracted at the time of a crash can be difficult without legal help. Insurance companies may deny fault or downplay your injuries. An experienced distracted driving accident lawyer builds a strong case by gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and fighting for full compensation.

Key reasons to hire a lawyer include:

Proving distraction: Your attorney can subpoena phone records, surveillance footage, or eyewitness statements.
Handling insurance companies: A lawyer knows how to respond to low settlement offers and delay tactics.
Maximizing compensation: Legal teams account for all damages, including medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Managing legal deadlines: Your lawyer ensures all paperwork is filed correctly and on time.
Taking your case to court: If necessary, your attorney will present your case before a judge and jury.

Legal representation protects your rights from day one when filing a distracted driving injury claim.

What a Lawyer Can Do for Your Distracted Driving Injury Claim

Filing a distracted driving injury claim without legal guidance can lead to delays, reduced compensation, or denied benefits. A skilled attorney manages every step of your case so you can focus on recovery.

Your distracted driving accident lawyer will:

Investigate the crash: Collect police reports, phone records, and eyewitness statements.
Gather medical documentation: Organize your treatment records and expert opinions to prove the extent of your injuries.
Establish liability: Show that the other driver’s distraction directly caused the crash and your injuries.
Handle insurance communication: Respond to adjusters, challenge denials, and push back on low offers.
Calculate your damages: Ensure your claim includes current and future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
File a lawsuit if needed: Prepare your case for trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered.

With the legal team at Kanner & Pintaluga, you can pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to.

Get Zealous Legal Representation From Distracted Driving Attorneys During a Challenging Time

At Kanner & Pintaluga, the experienced car accident attorneys at our Boca Raton office are ready to fight for you and for justice, whether through negotiations or litigation. We’ll aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve so you don’t have to pay out-of-pocket for the damages caused by someone else’s recklessness.

Call (800) 586-5555 to schedule a one-on-one with one of our professional auto accident personal injury lawyers for free today.

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