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If you are injured in an auto accident because of a distracted driver, you could seek damages through a lawsuit or insurance claim. Our distracted driving accident lawyers in Oceanside, CA, know how to help you get the medical treatment and financial compensation you deserve.
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers has won more than $40 million for injury clients since our firm was established over a decade ago. Our Oceanside car accident lawyers are committed to providing the highest level of legal representation throughout your case. Call us for a free legal consultation with a member of our team today and learn more about recovering damages from the distracted driver who injured you.
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Call Us NowWhat Makes Distracted Driving So Dangerous?
When you are taught to drive, you learn to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. While most of us follow these fundamental safety guidelines, distracted driving is increasingly common, and the results can be deadly.
Distracted drivers endanger everyone sharing the road. Their careless behavior can lead to:
- Car and truck accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Bicycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, approximately 150 people died on California roads in 2022 in distracted driving accidents. The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving caused over 3,000 fatalities across the U.S. in 2023.
How Drivers Get Distracted
Driving distracted is easy, which is part of the reason it’s so dangerous. Anytime a driver’s eyes, hands, or attention is taken from the task of driving, the risk of an accident increases. Drivers can be distracted by:
- Reaching for items in the car
- Fiddling with sound or navigation controls
- Talking, texting, or emailing
- Reading, looking at maps, or scrolling on social media
- Shuffling through music or listening to headphones
- Eating or drinking
- Grooming activities or changing clothes
- Talking to or engaging with other people in the vehicle
When combined with other dangerous activities like drunk driving, drowsy driving, or speeding, distracted driving collisions are even more likely to cause catastrophic injuries or death. Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers’ personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover from your injuries and losses. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How California Law Has Addressed Distracted Driving
To reduce cellphone-related crashes, California has established strict hands-free laws that prohibit drivers from holding any electronic device, including a cell phone, while operating a vehicle.
California also prohibits reckless driving, which encompasses any serious distraction that takes the driver’s attention from the road. Unfortunately, even with safety laws in place across the state, some drivers still take risks, placing themselves and others in considerable danger.
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers is well-versed in state and local laws for distracted driving and injury claims. We offer a free case review to learn about your collision details and explain how the law may apply to your claim. If you hire us, we will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, so you owe us nothing until we win a final settlement or verdict on your behalf.
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 ConsultationGetting Compensation For a Distracted Driver Collision
At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we know that coping with a crash caused by a distracted driver is overwhelming. The physical, financial, and psychological effects are especially frustrating when you know the accident could have been prevented.
While nothing can undo the consequences of distracted driving collision, California law lets you hold the responsible driver accountable and seek compensation for your losses.
Damages We Help You Recover
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers’ personal injury team listens to your story to identify the ways the crash has affected your life and well-being. Based on your needs, we create a personalized case strategy to recover the maximum compensation possible for your injuries. We may seek:
- Medical expenses, current and future
- Lost wages, salary, and other income
- Diminished future earnings
- Loss of enjoyment and quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Disability assistance and services
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages
It is our mission to help you return to your daily life with everything you need to rebuild. We do this by facilitating access to quality medical treatment, legal representation, and financial recovery.
Advantages of Working With Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers
Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers is a full-service personal injury firm with a reputation for providing outstanding legal support to injury victims in Oceanside and throughout California. We make it easy to work with us. While you focus on your health, our team works tirelessly to gather evidence, build a compelling case, and negotiate a fair settlement with insurers. We handle all communications related to your case so you can rest and recover.
Insurance companies often fight to reduce settlements or deny claims, especially if the damages are high. Our dedicated attorneys know how to fight large insurance carriers and aggressive adjusters to get fair compensation for our clients. Over the past decade, we have recovered favorable settlements, judgments, and verdicts for our personal injury clients. From the negotiating table to the courtroom, we do what it takes to get the full compensation you deserve.
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Schedule NowFiling a Distracted Driving Claim in Oceanside, CA
A distracted driver claim requires proving negligence—namely, that the other driver failed to use reasonable care to avoid causing harm. Our team gathers photos and videos, witness testimony, police reports, expert opinions, medical records, and other evidence to demonstrate the following elements of negligence:
- Duty of care: The other driver had a responsibility to drive safely and obey traffic laws.
- Breach of duty: The other driver violated their duty of care by performing distracting activities, like talking on the phone while driving.
- Causation: The other driver’s distracting operation of the motor vehicle led to your accident and injuries.
- Damages: You suffered damages because of the accident caused by the distracted driver.
Once we identify who was responsible and establish their negligent behavior, we file a claim with their liability insurance carrier for compensation and begin negotiating your settlement.
Call for Your Free Case Review Today
If you or someone you love sustained injuries in a distracted driving crash, don’t delay. California law typically gives victims two years to file a claim for damages, but the time frame can be shorter. Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers today to discuss your legal options during a free consultation.
