For drivers in Albany and across the country, there are more possibilities for distraction than ever before. From grooming to eating, any action that draws a driver’s attention away from the road increases the chance of a crash. These crashes are particularly dangerous when they involve motorists that text while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly six percent of traffic fatalities involved distracted drivers in 2017.
If you are living with the injuries that resulted from a crash with a distracted driver, you could be entitled to pursue monetary compensation. By aggressively pursuing a legal claim against the at-fault driver, you could recoup your lost wages, pay your medical bills, and deal with the other losses that come with an accident. Let the Bader Law Injury Lawyers assist you every step of the way.
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Common Injuries in Distracted Driving Collisions
According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, 2018 saw more than 1,500 fatalities resulting from car wrecks. An unfortunately large number of those involved distracted driving.
Because of the nature of distracted driving, the injuries involved with these collisions are often severe. In many crashes, motorists that realize a crash is imminent can take steps to avoid the accident or mitigate the damage. Swerving out of the way of a hazard or rapidly decelerating could reduce the impact of a crash or avoid one entirely. A driver that is not paying attention to the road in front of them is less likely to have the time needed to make these evasive maneuvers.
The specific type of injury common with a distracted driver crash can vary. Any part of the body could ultimately suffer substantial damage, depending on the factors of the accident. Some of the most common examples include:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Internal bleeding
- Amputation
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis
- Spinal damage
- Strained muscles
- Soft tissue injuries
Healing from these injuries can be costly in terms of both time and money. Given the expenses that follow a distracted driving accident, you may be able to hold the responsible driver accountable for the cost of your recovery. The attorneys at Bader Law Injury Lawyers are ready to help you pursue the claim for compensation that you deserve. To get started, call (404) 888-8888 for a free consultation with an Albany distracted driving accident lawyer today.
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How Distractions Cause Accidents
Distractions can involve anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the roadway. There are three different types of distractions, any of which could result in a dangerous collision under the right circumstances. These types of distractions include:
- Visual distractions. Anything that takes a driver’s eyes away from the road qualifies as a visual distraction. By looking away from the road, a driver could fail to notice changing road conditions. At high speed, a driver could travel hundreds of feet in the few seconds they look away from the road to change the radio station or read a text.
- Manual distractions. Anything that causes a driver to take their hands off the wheel is a manual distraction. Drivers that take their hands off the wheel could veer into oncoming traffic or off of the road entirely. Reaching for something in the back seat of a vehicle or grooming could cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle by taking their hands off of the wheel.
- Cognitive distractions. A cognitive distraction is anything that takes a driver’s attention away from driving. This could include speaking with a passenger, daydreaming, or responding to a text message.
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Available Compensation in a Distracted Driving Crash
When you pursue a personal injury claim following a collision with a distracted driver, you do so to recover monetary compensation. This compensation could pay your medical bills and other expenses from the crash. These are only a few of the forms of compensation that could be available to you, however.
Each form of compensation falls into one of two broad categories: economic and noneconomic losses. Economic losses refer to those tangible losses that come with a crash. These losses include the cost of repairing a damaged vehicle or the extensive debt that comes with medical treatment. It is possible to establish the amount of economic compensation you are entitled to recover through the use of documented evidence. Documents like paid bills, receipts, and invoices can establish the economic losses you can claim.
Noneconomic losses are not as easy to prove. These losses include subjective losses like pain and suffering or mental anguish. No two people experience pain or anguish alike, making it challenging to quantify what these losses are worth in a uniform way. A lawyer can tell you more about how noneconomic losses are calculated.
In the state of Georgia, you have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury claim. According to Georgia Code (OCGA) §9-3-33, you have two years to begin the process. If you contact a lawyer soon after your accident, your lawyer can ensure that you meet any important deadlines for your case.
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You Could Recover a Monetary Award Following an Accident with a Distracted Driver
The fallout from an accident with a distracted driver can be frustrating. These collisions are often avoidable, which can only add to the stress of dealing with long-term health complications from the crash.
If you are ready to seek justice from the driver that struck you, the team at Bader Law Injury Lawyers is ready to stand by you every step of the way. Call (404) 888-8888 to speak with a member of our team for a free consultation. Find out what an Albany distracted driving accident lawyer can do for you.
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