Many things can distract a driver. If you sustained an injury in an accident caused by a distracted driver serving Hilliard, Ohio, Bressman Law may be able to help you. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury suit against the responsible party. Call us today to speak to a distracted driving accident lawyer serving Hilliard at (614) 538-1116 to get started on your case review.
Distracted Driving Can Cause Serious Injury
When a driver’s attention gets diverted away from the road for any reason, they are operating a vehicle in a negligent manner. If their negligence causes an accident, they may be liable for any injuries that occur.
With the increasing integration of technology into cars and handheld devices, distractions are also increasing. Cell phones and other handheld electronic devices do not account for the only types of distractions that can lead to a serious injury. Many instances may distract a driver while behind the wheel, including:
- Letting their thoughts wander
- Engaging in conversation
- Attending to children and pets in the car
- Smoking
- Eating
- Drinking
- Adjusting the stereo or Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Personal grooming
- Reading street signs
- Reading a book, newspaper, or map
This list does not include every type of distraction in which a negligent driver may engage.
Texting, eating, or talking on the phone are examples of where distracted driving raises crash risk for a driver on the road.
Texting also requires both physical and visual effort, causing most drivers to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheels.
For a free legal consultation with a distracted driving accident attorney in Hilliard, call (614) 538-1116
Hiring a Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Serving Hilliard May Help Your Personal Injury Case
The lawyers at Bressman Law have investigated many accident claims, negotiated settlements, and litigated many cases in court. The way a lawyer may help bring legal action against another driver involves proving:
- The other driver was required to devote undivided attention to the road
- The other driver failed to devote enough attention to the road while driving
- That failure was the actual and foreseeable cause of the crash
- The crash caused you harm
It can be difficult to gather evidence and witness accounts that prove that the culpable driver was driving while distracted. A car accident lawyer may aid you by compiling evidence from the scene to support your case on your behalf so you can focus on recovery. If the evidence proves the culpability of the other party, you may be entitled to compensation.
Call Bressman Law at (614) 538-1116 today to see if you may qualify to receive compensation for your injuries.
If you decide to let Bressman Law represent you, we will begin investigating the cause of the crash in efforts to abide by Ohio’s two-year statute of limitations for bodily injury or injury to personal property. In addition to gathering evidence, we may:
- Visit the scene of the accident
- Interview witnesses who may have seen what the driver was doing just prior to your collision
- Obtain any photos or surveillance video of the accident
- Acquire the defendant’s cell phone records
- Handle all communication with the other driver’s insurance company
- Ensure that all paperwork is filed on time
- Keep you updated at every stage of your case
- Represent you in court, if necessary
- Work with car accident reconstruction experts
- Review medical records
In some cases, your claim can be resolved by submitting an insurance claim. The insurance company may deny your claim or undervalue your claims, in which case you would receive less than you deserve. In these cases, we may negotiate with the other party’s insurer to pursue the compensation you deserve. If the insurer refuses to offer you a fair settlement, distracted driving accidents lawyers serving Hilliard may be able to take your case to court.
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Potentially Recoverable Damages in a Distracted Driver Accident
The compensation that you may be eligible to receive depends on the extent of your injuries, treatment costs, and on the specific circumstances of your case. If the crash resulted in any permanent injuries or the defendant is found to have acted intentionally, you may be entitled to additional compensation. If you qualify, you may be able to recover damages for the following losses:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Future recovery treatment
- Repair or replacement of property
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity due to your injuries
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Call today to see how distracted driving accidents lawyers serving Hilliard, Ohio, may be able to help you today. The initial consultation is free.
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Statutes of Limitations May Affect Your Claim
Depending on the specific circumstances of your accident, you may be under time constraints imposed by Ohio law. The time that you have to pursue your distracted driving injury claim is generally limited to two years under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 2305.10.
If you lost a family member in a distracted driving accident, we extend our deepest condolences and want to help you through this difficult time. In such a case, a wrongful death suit may apply. Under Ohio Revised Code 2125, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to take action for wrongful death.
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Give Bressman Law a Call Today
We represent auto injury clients on a contingency-fee-basis. This means that you pay no upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs, and we only collect payment if we recover financial rewards for you. If you were injured in a distracted driving accident, call Bressman Law at (614) 538-1116 as soon as possible for a confidential case evaluation.
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