Whether texting, eating, or talking, distracted driving accounts for far too many car accidents throughout Georgia. If you suffered injuries in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. A Roswell distracted driving accident lawyer can help you build a claim and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.
The Roswell car accident lawyers at Bader Law Injury Lawyers will review your case for free, and we can let you know about your possible legal options. If you hire us, we offer legal help on a contingency–fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fees unless you collect a settlement or court award. Contact us today.
What Compensation Can a Roswell Distracted Driving Accident Attorney Pursue on Your Behalf?
Car accident injuries can be severe and may have long-term impacts on your life. Our Roswell personal injury lawyers will examine the full scope of your losses, so they can pursue the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
This may include coverage for losses such as:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages
- Home modifications to accommodate an injury
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
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Types of Distracted Driving That Cause Car Accidents
The state’s hands-free law, Georgia Code § 40-6-241, regulates the use of phones and other devices while driving. It is illegal to have a phone in your hand while you are driving. However, drivers still violate the law and endanger others by allowing themselves to be distracted.
In 2022, over half of Georgia’s reported car accidents involved distracted driving in some form. Smartphone use behind the wheel is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents, but there are other distractions that may lead to incidents. These include:
Visual Distractions
Anything that diverts your eyes from the road can be a distraction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if you were to divert your attention from the road for five seconds while traveling 55 mph, by the time you look back, you will have traveled the length of a football field.
Visual distractions include:
- Looking down at a phone or other device
- Turning to a passenger in the car with you
- Looking in a mirror
- Watching something on the side of the road
Manual Distractions
A manual distraction takes your hands off the wheel. It splits your attention between operating the vehicle and whatever you’re grabbing or manipulating with your other hand.
Common examples of manual distractions include:
- Eating a sandwich
- Applying make-up
- Controlling a pet
- Grabbing a phone or other object
- Texting or otherwise using your phone
Cognitive Distractions
A cognitive distraction occurs anytime you are not actively paying attention to driving. Examples of cognitive distractions include:
- Daydreaming
- Conversation with passengers
- Texting or talking on the phone
A Roswell distracted driving accident lawyer will investigate your accident and build a case proving the other driver was distracted and that they caused your accident. For a free case review, call the team from Bader Law.
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Services That Bader Law Can Offer You
If you hire Bader Law, our team will explain any confusing legal jargon and laws that may affect your case. We are also able to:
- Investigate your Accident: We can collect any medical records and police reports as well as review photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and property damage. We can also review videos and other surveillance, speak with eyewitnesses, and identify all the liable parties for your injuries.
- Consult With Experts: If necessary, we can speak with experts who can assist with your case, such as medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, life care planners, physical therapists, and more.
- Negotiate With the Insurance Company: We will fight for the full and fair compensation that you deserve. If your injury claim is denied or an insurer refuses a fair settlement, we can represent your case at trial.
- Represent You Through the Complete Legal Process: We can handle every aspect of building your claim and presenting it to the at-fault party’s insurance provider. You focus on recovering from your injuries.
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The Statute of Limitations for a Distracted Driving Car Accident
If you are unable to obtain a fair settlement from the at-fault driver’s insurance company, you could file a lawsuit, continue negotiations, and possibly take your case to trial. But you must file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires.
Georgia law places a deadline known as the statute of limitations on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit for a car accident. Per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you generally have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit for the compensation you may be entitled to.
This deadline is very important. If you miss it, you could be barred from filing your lawsuit and could be unable to recover compensation to pay for medical care and recover lost wages.
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How a Roswell Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Helps
If you have suffered injuries in a distracted driving accident, a Roswell distracted driving accident lawyer can assist you with investigating your accident, filing your claim, and pursuing the compensation you deserve.
We are dedicated to your case and will fight for a fair settlement. Our team works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fees unless you win a negotiated settlement or court award.
Contact Bader Law today for a free initial consultation.
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