Houston Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

A skilled distracted driving accident attorney does more than negotiate a settlement with the opposing insurance company. To win your claim and secure you the maximum recovery available, your attorney must build a strong distracted driving case on your behalf. At AK Law Firm, our trial attorneys do this by gathering the following types of information:

• Cell phone records to confirm the other driver was on their phone at the time of the collision
• Witness statements to prove the other driver was either on their phone or engaged in another distraction at the time of the crash
• Traffic camera recordings to show the distracted driver was not paying attention at the time of the collision
• The police accident report which often contains any witness statements, phone records, and additional information indicating the other driver was distracted before the car accident.

AK Law Firm uses all of this evidence during any negotiations, and if needed, at your trial. Evidence fades with time, so call our office today to schedule your free consultation.

Distracted driving is anything that makes driving a secondary task. One of the most common reasons for distracted driving is the use of cell phones. There are three categories of distracted driving, visual, cognitive, and manual distractions.

• Visual distractions are objects that take a driver’s eyes off of the road.
• Cognitive distractions are mental emotions, thinking, and stressors that separate a driver’s mind from the road.
• Manual distractions are any distractions that remove a driver’s hands from the wheel.

Common examples of distracted driving in Houston include:

• Sending text messages while driving
• Eating or drinking
• Adjusting the sound system
• Reading or writing
• Rubbernecking
• Navigating with a GPS
• Adjusting air conditioning or heating controls
• Operating a sunroof or moonroof
• Turning around to address children in the backseat
• Talking with other passengers
• Applying makeup or other cosmetics
• Grooming
• Trying to access items in the passenger areas

Compensation for distracted driving injuries varies depending on the severity of the accident and injuries. However, most compensation in distracted driving accidents include the following:

• Past, present, and future medical expenses
• Lost income and loss of future earning capacity
• Property damage repair or replacement costs
• Pain and suffering

When a victim dies from their serious injuries, surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit to receive monies for:

• Pain, suffering, and distress
• Burial and funeral costs
• Loss of companionship, financial support, and guidance

Insurance companies generally offer less than a victim deserves for their injuries and losses. Allowing a Houston personal injury lawyer from AK Law Firm to build and strengthen your case shows the insurance adjuster that you mean business. Increase your chances for fair and just compensation for your medical bills and more. Call our distracted driving attorneys today.