Los Angeles Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
Request Free ConsultationDistracted driving is a common component in car accident cases. A distracted driver is a danger to everyone else on the road, unable to dedicate his or her full attention to driving. In 2017, driver distraction contributed to at least 3,166 traffic deaths in the U.S. Distracted drivers can easily crash into other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians in Los Angeles.
If you believe the driver who recently caused your wreck is guilty of distracted driving, a Los Angeles car accident lawyer from Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP may be able to help. Our LA distracted driving car accident lawyers have experience with these specific types of accidents. We can investigate your recent crash for signs and evidence of driver distraction. We may be able to help you obtain compensation for your damages.
Why Choose A Los Angeles Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer From Our Firm?
- Our injury attorneys in LA commit to each client and case 100%. We take the actions necessary to obtain the compensation we believe our clients deserve.
- We have handled car accident cases nationwide, as well as in California and Nevada, for decades.
- We have obtained billions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for injured clients over the years.
How Much Does a Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Cost?
At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, our Los Angeles injury attorneys take car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This eliminates the need for you to afford a lawyer out of pocket after a serious accident. Instead, you will only pay legal fees if your lawyer secures a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Then, your lawyer will take the fees directly from your award rather than your pocket, based on a prearranged fee agreement. Plus, your attorney can fight for a better compensation amount than an insurance company is likely to award you without legal representation.
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How to Prove Distracted Driving In Los Angeles
To recover compensation after a distracted driving accident in California, you must show that the other driver’s negligence caused the crash and your injuries. In most cases, this requires proving the following:
- Duty of Care: The driver had a responsibility to operate their vehicle safely and follow traffic laws.
- Breach of Duty: The driver violated that duty by engaging in a distracting activity, such as texting, using a phone, eating, or otherwise taking their attention off the road.
- Damages: You suffered losses as a result of the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, or pain and suffering.
- Causation: The driver’s distraction directly caused the accident and your injuries.
Proving a distracted driving claim can be challenging, especially when the driver denies being distracted. An experienced attorney can help gather evidence, establish liability, and pursue the compensation you deserve while you focus on your recovery.
What Causes Distracted Driving Accidents?
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious motor vehicle accidents in California and throughout the United States. Every time a driver takes their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off the task of driving, they increase the risk of causing a devastating crash.
Safe driving requires a driver’s full attention. Even a momentary distraction can prevent a driver from noticing changing traffic conditions, stopping vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or roadway hazards. At highway speeds, just a few seconds of inattention can have life-changing consequences.
Distracted driving generally falls into three categories:
- Visual distractions that take a driver’s eyes off the road
- Manual distractions that take a driver’s hands off the wheel
- Cognitive distractions that take a driver’s attention away from driving
Some of the most common causes of distracted driving accidents include:
- Texting, emailing, or using a smartphone
- Driving under the influence
- Talking on a handheld device
- Entering directions into a GPS
- Eating or drinking while driving
- Adjusting the radio, music, or vehicle controls
- Reaching for objects inside the vehicle
- Talking with passengers
- Grooming activities such as applying makeup
- Reading messages, documents, or other materials
- Looking at accidents, construction zones, or other events outside the vehicle
If a distracted driver caused your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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Injuries Caused by Distracted Driving Accidents
Because distracted driving often leads to delayed reactions and high-speed collisions, the injuries are frequently severe. Victims may suffer:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralsis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Neck and back injuries (including whiplash)
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Cuts, bruises, and lacerations
- Burns from vehicle fires or explosions
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
In the most serious cases, distracted driving crashes can result in fatalities, leading to wrongful death claims brought by surviving family members. If you were injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Contact Our Los Angeles Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers
While our firm is dedicated to educating the public on the dangers of distracted driving to prevent deadly distracted driving car accidents, we are also vigilant in our efforts to defend the rights of those innocent individuals who are seriously injured in distracted driving car accidents at no fault of their own.
By representing our clients to the best of our ability, we hope to further publicize the dangers of distracted driving while ensuring that negligent drivers are held accountable for their actions. If you have been involved in a car accident involving a driver who was talking on their cell phone, texting, or was otherwise distracted, our firm can help you. Contact us today!