Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving refers to a non-driving activity that does not allow the driver to pay full attention to the road. There could be many ways to divert attention from driving, such as eating while driving, setting up the navigation system or radio, picking up something that falls, and more. Car accidents by distracted drivers are a serious issue. The collision could involve pedestrians and bicyclists or a crash into a fixed object, like a tree. The injuries that you could experience from this type of accident could be neck, back, and spinal injuries to chronic pain that requires surgery, therapy, and medication as part of your recovery treatment.

If the distracted driving accident happens at high speed, then it could be fatal or cause very serious injuries such as brain trauma, amputation, disfigurement, paralysis, or broken bones.  The CDC reports that nine people in the United States are killed daily in accidents involving distracted drivers.

Cognitive Distractions

These occur when you take your mind off the road, thinking about other things to the point that you are not concentrating on the road. This could happen if you are concerned about a problem at work, a sick family member, a discussion with your partner, and even being stressed or tired. This reduces your awareness of other drivers or events around you and could lead to an accident.

Visual Distractions

Visual distractions is when you take your eyes off the road because you get distracted and you are looking at something else, such as your phone or the vehicle’s infotainment system. If that happens, you could lose your focus on the road, and in seconds you can swerve into another lane, collide with another car, or unintentionally run a stop sign and get in an accident without any warning.

Also, if the driver is tired, that can lead to accidents because they can momentarily fall asleep for seconds while driving and hit another car. If you have been injured in an accident because it was caused by a distracted driver, then we can help you investigate the situation and get compensation for your injuries.

Manual Distractions

You might think that you are good at multitasking, but taking your hands off the wheel while driving could be extremely dangerous because you could cause an accident. According to the NHTSA, an estimated 354,415 drivers hold their phones while driving instead of using Bluetooth or a speaker.

Unfortunately, many distracted driving accidents could happen at intersections and cause catastrophic injuries to everyone involved because the distracted driver didn’t stop at the traffic light or missed the stop sign. When the driver gets distracted, it creates opportunities for an accident and injuries. The severity of the injuries depends on the impact of the crash. Some injuries are minor, and the recovery time is short, but others take a long time to recover because they have serious consequences. This can put you in a terrible situation if you have significant medical bills and less income if you miss work while undergoing treatment.

Contact a Car Accident Lawyer

If you get hurt or lose a loved one in a distracted driving accident, first seek medical attention. Get contact and insurance information from the liable driver, get the contact information of any witnesses if you can, call the authorities and get in touch with a Fort Lauderdale car accident attorney. You do not need to put an undue financial burden on your shoulders just because a distracted driver causes you injuries. You have the legal right to get compensation for your injury. At Tucker Law, we believe that a negligent driver should be responsible for their actions. We are confident that our attorney can protect your interest and create a strong case to obtain the compensation you deserve while you are recovering from your injuries.

Always remember that it does not matter how careful you are driving or riding your bicycle, and even as a pedestrian, you could get hurt by a distracted driver. We are here for you and will fight to protect your rights. We will listen to your concerns and work side by side with you during your case until you get your life back on track from this traumatic experience.

Tucker Law Is Here For You

This type of case can be a challenge and complicated financially and emotionally.  You will need to fight with the insurance companies in order to win. You need to demonstrate that the other driver caused the accident because was distracted in other activities other than the driver. We can help you to prove that the driver was maybe texting while driving, eating, in a video call or just eating and did not have eyes on the road . Our attorney will gather all the necessary information including a police report, photos or videos of the accident scene, and maybe interview the passengers or look for any witnesses.  We can identify the damages not just for the car but physically and emotionally. You could be eligible for compensation for all the suffering that the driver put you through. You do not need to deal with all this stress on your own and let our personal injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale handle it all. We will investigate deeply and negotiate the best settlement for you. Nothing less than you deserve to recover from the accident. We want you to focus on getting better while we fight for you.

Tucker Law’s main office is located at 800 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, about 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach, less than a mile away from Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, and about 5 minutes away from the Museum of Discovery and Science. Port Everglades is only 15 minutes away. Matthew Sean Tucker, the principal attorney at Tucker Law, is your trusted source for addressing both personal injury and intellectual property matters. With a proven history of expertise and success, Tucker Law ensures your legal representation instills confidence in every aspect of your case. Call Tucker Law today at 1-800-882-5379 with further questions.

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