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California’s laws prohibit drivers from using handheld communication devices like cell phones while driving, but distracted driving encompasses more than cell phone use. Any behaviors that can take the driver’s attention away from the road can lead to devastating accidents. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you could recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The California car accident attorneys with Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers have been fighting for the legal rights of injury victims for more than a decade. During that time, we have secured more than $40 million for our clients. Let us help you secure the financial recovery you need. Call today for a free consultation and learn how our distracted driving accident lawyer in California can help you.
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Call Us NowActivities and Behaviors That Constitute Distracted Driving
Distracted driving refers to any activity that takes your mind, hands, or eyes away from operating your vehicle. Distractions may include any of the following:
- Reading, texting, or talking on a cell phone
- Adjusting your car’s audio system
- Searching for a location through a GPS device
- Talking to someone in the car
- Listening to music or other media on headphones
- Adjusting mirrors or grooming while driving
- Eating or drinking while behind the wheel
- Reaching for objects or changing clothes while driving
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 148 people were killed in distracted driver accidents in California in 2022. The vast majority of distracted driving incidents arise due to cell phone use. If you are injured in an accident because another driver was distracted, you could file an insurance claim or sue for the resulting damages.
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers’ personal injury team is well-versed in California’s traffic safety laws and associated accident claims. We are here to guide you through the legal process and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
We Get Compensation for Distracted Driver Injuries
Distracted drivers who cause accidents can be held accountable for the injuries they cause. If you were struck by a driver who was talking on their cell phone or otherwise distracted, you could file a claim with their auto insurance to recover compensation.
Our legal team will work with you to compile a complete list of all the damages you have suffered or the expenses your injuries may incur in the future. Some of the damages your distracted driving accident may cause include the following:
- Medical expenses: Emergency medical attention, transportation, hospitalizations, testing, imaging, surgeries, medications, and doctor’s visits
- Ongoing healthcare: Rehabilitation, therapy, in-home nursing, home modifications, and household services
- Lost income: Lost wages, bonuses, and benefits while you recovered
- Reduced earning potential: Lost income if injuries prevent your return to work full-time or at all
- Property damage: Repair and replacement costs of your vehicle and any other damaged property
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain and discomfort, mental anguish, and emotional trauma experienced from the accident
- Disability and disfigurement: If your injuries affect your life, limiting mobility or function
- Reduced quality of life: Loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and other impacts
You should not have to cover the cost of treatment, lost earnings, and other damages caused by someone else’s poor decisions. Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can help you prove fault and establish grounds to recover fair compensation for your damages.
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed through an act of negligence, you need the highest level of legal representation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWe Make it Easy to Work With Us
When you sign up with us, we immediately contact the insurance company to notify them of our legal representation. From that point on, we are the point of contact for all calls and correspondence about your distracted driving case.
We know how stressful and frustrating it can be to deal with insurance adjusters while you are recovering from a collision. Let our legal team handle the legal work while you focus on your recovery.
We put our heart into our work, and we strive to provide outstanding support to injury victims consistent with our core values:
- Teamwork: Together, we work toward your recovery.
- Integrity: We do what is right for our clients, colleagues, and community.
- Heart: We want to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
- Hustle: We constantly strive to reach greater goals and achievements.
- Grit: Our lawyers approach every case with consistent hard work and a positive attitude.
- Innovation: Our office incorporates the latest technology to optimize efficiency.
- Giveback: Our team is committed to giving back to the community.
Throughout your case, we offer access to the highest level of legal representation, medical care, and financial compensation for your injuries.
How We Get Results for Victims of Distracted Driving in California
Our firm fights for maximum compensation for each and every claim we manage. We understand the devastating effects a collision can have on you and your family, and we will not hesitate to take your case to trial if it means securing a better outcome.
When you hire us to represent your distracted driving claim, we will provide the following services:
- Investigation of the accident: We will investigate your accident to collect evidence, such as the police report, photographs of the accident scene, and witness statements.
- Evidence collection: In addition, we will collect additional evidence like your medical records, phone records, traffic camera and business surveillance, and your financial statements and pay stubs.
- Consult experts: When necessary, we consult with experts such as accident reconstruction specialists.
- Legal processing: From the evidence we gather, we determine who was at fault and the damages to seek. We then process and file claims with the insurance companies, as well as file lawsuits with the local courthouse.
- Negotiations: We will enter negotiations with the insurance companies, seeking compensation that fairly covers your losses.
- Representation in court: If we cannot reach a fair settlement, we then proceed with your lawsuit and seek a court award for your losses.
Plus, we will be with you throughout the legal process, providing constant updates and legal guidance.
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Schedule NowOur Team Ensures Your Case is Filed on Time
In California, distracted driving injury victims must usually file a lawsuit within two years of the collision. This time limit may be shorter depending on the information in your case. If you miss the filing deadline, you could lose your chance to secure compensation.
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers is well aware of the legal filing deadlines and other time-sensitive factors that could affect your claim. Reach out to our office as soon as possible after your accident to get your case started. While you receive treatment, we can begin gathering time-sensitive physical evidence, videos, phone records, and witness statements to support your claim for damages.
Contact Our Office for a Free Distracted Driving Case Review
Whether you were injured in a car crash, motorcycle collision, bike accident, or pedestrian collision with a distracted driver, Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers can establish fault, file a claim, and fight for fair compensation for your damages. Plus, our California distracted driving attorneys work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless they win.
Contact our office today for your free case review.
