As cell phones have become more and more prolific over the past two decades, the number of car accidents caused by cell phone usage has risen exponentially. Phones, once only used as a way to facilitate communication, have evolved into mini-computers that virtually everyone has with them all of the time. And though drivers know they should not use their cell phones while driving, it can be difficult to resist.
Cell phones have become such a nuisance that many states, including Georgia, have passed Hands-Free laws that outlaw holding a cell phone while driving. Though these laws have helped to lower the rates of distracted driving in our state, they have not completely eradicated it either. Accidents are still occurring regularly that may have been able to be prevented if the liable driver had not been at fault.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident that was caused by someone texting or otherwise driving while distracted, reach out to an experienced Atlanta texting accident lawyer today. An attorney from the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm will work with you and be on your side as you navigate life following a serious car accident.
Schedule a free case review when you call us today at (404) 777-8800 or contact us online. We look forward to hearing from you.
Atlanta Texting Accident Attorney
After getting hurt in a serious car accident in Atlanta, you may be tempted to try to move on with your life as fast as possible. You might think that you can handle dealing with the insurance companies on your own and that dealing with an accident attorney will only prolong the amount of time until you can move on with your life.
Working with an Atlanta texting accident attorney, though initially an extra step you must take, can be very beneficial. It will improve your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve to help rebuild your life after the accident.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured in an accident, all of your time and attention should be focused on resting and healing. Hiring an accident attorney is one of the most effective ways to take care of yourself and your family.
When you reach out to an experienced accident attorney from The CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we will work with you to schedule your initial consultation, which is free and carries no obligation. During this meeting, we will learn about you and your story and use that information to create a personalized legal strategy designed to increase your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve for your accident.
We will be with you every step of the way, fighting for you while you rest and recover from your injuries. We are awaiting your call.
How Can Texting Affect Driving Skills?
The research is clear: the difference between driving while distracted and driving while attentive is stark.
In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone who is texting while driving is 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident than someone who does not.
Additionally, a cell phone is responsible for a quarter of all accidents that occur in the United States each year, though the number may be lower in Georgia due to distracted driving laws.
Even if a driver thinks they are being quick at using their phone, an average texter only takes their eyes off the road for an average of about five seconds, which, if traveling at 55 miles per hour, means that you traveled the length of a football field without looking at the road.
Texting while driving is risky behavior. Not only is a distracted driver more likely to be involved in an accident, there are additional risks involved, such as:
- In Georgia, it is illegal to text and drive at the same time. If you are caught doing so, you could be facing hefty fines and severe penalties.
- If you are ticketed for driving while distracted, your insurance premiums are likely to increase significantly.
- Most importantly, you are putting both your life and the lives of others at risk if you choose to drive and text.
It is clear that driving while texting is a bad idea — yet millions of drivers still do it regularly across the United States.
Laws and bans can and do help, but they don’t eradicate the problem completely. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident due to someone else’s distracted driving, reach out to an experienced texting accident lawyer so that you can explore your options.
Why Hire an Atlanta Texting While Driving Lawyer?
If you have been involved in an accident as a result of a negligent driver who was texting while operating a vehicle, you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries by filing a negligence lawsuit.
In order to win an injury claim, the plaintiff, or victim, must prove several points:
- The plaintiff must prove that the defendant, or texting driver, owed the plaintiff a duty of care
- The plaintiff must also prove that the defendant, the texting driver, breached that duty of care, and
- The plaintiff must prove that their injuries were caused as a direct result of the defendant’s actions.
In Georgia, all drivers on the road owe others the duty of driving safely and reasonably. If a driver is doing something that causes them a distraction, in this case, either texting or otherwise playing on their phone, they have breached their duty to other drivers on the road. If it is proven that the accident was caused directly by the driver being distracted, then they will be held liable for any injuries and/or damage that they have caused.
Even though this sounds like a straightforward process, it can be difficult to prove liability. Working with an experienced Atlanta texting-while-driving lawyer will strengthen your ability to hold the texting driver accountable for their actions.
Let an Atlanta personal injury attorney help guide you through the complicated legal system, making them the one responsible for the process. This representation not only provides you with experienced and knowledgeable facilitation of your case, it also lets you concentrate on your health and recovery. You can focus on recovering from your accident while your attorney handles the burden of filing court documents accurately, bringing in qualified professionals, and investigating your accident, among other tasks.
What Damages Can I Seek From an Accident?
When filing a negligence lawsuit, determining the amount of compensation you should be seeking can prove to be a difficult task. Generally, when looking to recover damages from the driver liable for your accident, you will want to consider a myriad of factors.
Though you should certainly look at your economic damages, or the damages that are easy to put an objective price tag on, you should also consider how your life and your future will be affected by having been in this accident, which can be far more challenging.
Some examples of economic damages include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Cost of prescription medication
- Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Missed wages
- Travel to see specialists
- Property damage
- Potential future earnings
Partnering with a knowledgeable attorney is the most reliable way to make sure no detail is overlooked when pursuing the compensation you need to move forward with your life. In addition to economic damages, your attorney will work with you to help you determine the cost of the non-economic damages or damages that are difficult to put a price tag on.
Some examples of non-economic damages may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Amputation
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment
- Emotional distress
These are, by no means, exhaustive lists. Working with an experienced attorney will let you rest assured that you are seeking the true compensation that you will need in order to get your life back to where it was before the accident.
Hire an Atlanta Texting Accident Law Firm That Wants to Fight for Your Ability to Recover
If you or a loved one has been in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent, distracted driving, do not delay. Reach out to an experienced Atlanta texting accident law firm.
Working with an attorney from The CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm will give you and your family the strongest chance of securing the compensation you need to rebuild your life after a serious accident. We’ve consistently helped clients rebuild their lives after serious accidents with strong legal guidance and support. In fact, we are so confident that we will be able to help you and your family that we do not get paid unless we win your case.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Reach out to us today so that we can begin preparing to fight for you!
Call us today at (404) 777-8800 or contact us online to start the process. When you reach out, we will schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with you and use the information you share with us to devise a sound legal strategy designed to give you results.
Our experienced attorneys are standing by and waiting to hear from you.
