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The Dangers of Texting and Driving
Generally, these laws were developed as studies demonstrated that texting while driving was a very distracting action. Because texting and driving takes your eyes and mind off of the road and your hands off of the wheel, it combines all three distractions types.
Even a quick glance away from the road can cause an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if you are operating your vehicle at 55 mph, then looking away from the road for 5 seconds, you will have covered the length of a football field. This perspective helps highlight exactly how dangerous texting while driving is, not just for the driver, but for anyone else on the road.
The distraction caused by texting while driving can lead to serious accidents. While distracted, drivers may:
- Rear-end other vehicles
- Cause a head-on collision by crossing the center line
- Drive off the side of the road
- Slow down a dangerous amount
If you believe that a distracted driver caused your accident, call Tien Law Firm at (919) 800-2000 for a free consultation on your case.
What Clients are Saying About Tien Law Firm
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Proving Driver Liability and Pursuing Compensation
In order to get compensation for your losses, you may have to prove that the other driver took a direct action that led to your accident. This is often very straightforward in the case that the driver who struck you was distracted.
Fortunately, you may not have to prove that the responsible driver was texting behind the wheel for them to be liable. If they committed any negligent action—such as a violation of traffic law—they may be deemed liable in court.
When you work with a Tien Law Firm texting behind the wheel lawyer from the Tien Law Firm, we can investigate your case to determine if the other driver performed an action that led to your accident. We can review the police report and witness statements to build your claim. If necessary, we may also work with accident reconstruction specialists and medical experts.
Once we have assembled the evidence in your case, we can negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance agents on your behalf. If they are not willing to make you a fair settlement offer, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
Tien Law Firm can also handle all communications, deadlines, and paperwork in your case when we represent you.
Compensation for Collisions Caused Due to Texting While Diving
The compensation you may be able to recover in a texting behind the wheel accident depends on the circumstances of your accident and your injuries. In general, the following damages may be recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit:
- Ambulance fees and emergency medical treatment
- Current and future costs of all medical care
- Lost wages at work
- Property damage
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- And more
