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If a distracted driver caused your collision and injuries, a Coeur d’Alene distracted driving accident attorney at our firm is here to help you. We build strong cases and demand fair payouts for our clients. When you trust us with your case, you do not have to worry about anything but healing from your injuries.
The Coeur d’Alene car accident lawyers from Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers know how to develop a compelling case for compensation. We started the firm over a decade ago and have helped thousands of clients get fair compensation since that time. Call us today to learn how we can help you. We will review your case facts with you for free.
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Call Us NowRecoverable Damages in a Coeur d’Alene Distracted Driving Crash Case
Distracted driving can cause a wide range of injuries. When you suffer injuries, expenses and losses often add up quickly. Our attorneys identify the recoverable damages you suffered and pursue maximum compensation to cover them. These damages could include:
- Medical care: Initial treatment, surgery, hospitalization, therapies, rehabilitation, and related expenses
- Lost income: Income missed when you cannot work because of your injuries and treatment, as well as diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to your career
- Property damages: Repair or replacement of your damaged vehicle and other personal property
- Future costs: Your future treatment, care, support, and other needs related to your accident injuries
- Related expenses: Money spent out of pocket to pay for related costs, usually documented by receipts
- Pain and suffering: Non-economic damages suffered because of the crash, including physical and emotional pain, anxiety, distress, reduced quality of life, and other intangible losses
A Coeur d’Alene wrongful death lawyer from our team can help your family pursue damages if your loved one died from crash injuries. We understand how difficult it may be to discuss the accident and legal case right now, but we will make this process as easy as possible for you. Contact us right away to ensure we do not miss any important deadlines.
Our Team Helps People Get Justice After Coeur d’Alene Injury Accidents
When you hire the team from Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers to handle your car accident case, you will understand why our clients consider us their local injury law firm. We are dedicated to helping each client recover the money they deserve and holding the at-fault party or parties accountable.
Our recent verdicts and settlements show we know how to manage crash cases. In fact, we have recovered more than $40 million in settlements, judgments, and verdicts for our clients. Our former clients have also left more than 400 5-star reviews, with many testimonials describing why they would recommend our attorneys for your case.
We do not charge upfront fees or costs, instead working based on contingency fees. Plus, we will ensure you have access to the highest level of medical care and legal support available. Learn more during your free initial case review with our team.
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 ConsultationDistracted Driving Contributes to Many Idaho Collisions Each Year
Our Coeur d’Alene personal injury attorneys know how dangerous distracted driving can be. We have represented clients hurt in these crashes and seen the injuries that occur. In general, there are three types of possible distractions behind the wheel. They are:
- Visual: Taking your eyes off the road.
- Manual: Taking your hands off the wheel.
- Mental: Taking your mind off driving.
Some types of distractions, such as texting, can cause all three types simultaneously. This is what makes looking at your smartphone while behind the wheel so dangerous.
Distracted driving can cause serious collisions by:
- Taking the driver’s full attention from the road
- Delaying reaction time when there is a hazard, such as stopped traffic
- Increasing the likelihood of speeding or unsafe maneuvers
- Causing failure to notice traffic signals, pedestrians, or other vehicles
- Causing issues in maintaining the lane
According to reports from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), distracted driving played a role in 4,757 traffic accidents in 2023, the most recent year with available statistics. These accidents caused 48 deaths and 229 serious injuries. These accidents are likely dramatically underreported. Unlike drunk driving crashes, determining if a motorist was driving distracted without solid evidence or an admission of guilt can be difficult, but not impossible, to prove.
In these accidents, the most common distractions were phones and similar devices, passengers, and other distractions inside the vehicle.
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Schedule NowWhat Evidence Is Necessary to Build a Compelling Case for Compensation?
Under Idaho Statutes § 49-1401A, distracted driving is illegal in Idaho. However, we do not have to prove the accused driver was distracted to recover compensation in your case. Instead, we just need to show that they caused the accident. This may be possible by presenting evidence that includes:
- Dashcam, traffic cam, or surveillance footage
- Eyewitness interviews
- Police accident reports
- Any citations issued to the at-fault driver
- Photos of the accident scene and vehicle damage
- Accident reconstruction
In most cases, we can show that the driver violated a traffic law, and this led to the collision and your injuries. If there is evidence to show they were distracted, this can only strengthen our case. With compelling evidence, our options for recovering compensation include:
- Negotiating a settlement: We demand fair compensation and negotiate with the insurance company until we reach an agreement.
- Litigating the case: We file a lawsuit and pursue compensation through the courts. If a settlement is not reached before the trial date arrives, we will take the case to court. Under Idaho Statutes § 5-219, we typically have up to two years to begin a lawsuit in Idaho.
Talk to Our Distracted Driving Accident Team About Your Injury Case
Our Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers team in Coeur d’Alene can help you understand your rights during a free consultation. We will evaluate your legal options and assess the strength of your case. Contact our team today to get started.
