Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents. Technically, they are not accidents, since someone else’s actions, intentional or otherwise, should have never happened. Your injuries have caused medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.
Put a legal team on your side that cares about you and your future. Schedule your free consultation with our Davie distracted driving accident lawyer by calling (954) 787-1500 today.
Distracted Driving Is Negligent Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” Empirical evidence and common sense tell us that operating a motor vehicle safely is impossible unless you give the task your full attention.
The Davie car accident lawyers at Rosen Injury Law, P.A., have helped uncover negligent acts involving:
- Texting or talking on a phone
- Eating or drinking
- Turning around to look at the rear-seat passengers
- Looking at wildlife off to the side of the road
- Rubbernecking at accidents
- Changing or tuning the radio
- Or anything that distracts you from driving
Your Options After a Davie Distracted Driving Accident
The aftermath of a distracted driving accident can be overwhelming, forcing the injured parties to delve into a legal world they never knew existed. Civil law is as complicated as its reputation, which is why many Davie personal injury victims turn to an attorney to learn about their legal rights, options, and obligations.
Our legal team will help you determine your options:
- Option 1. Do nothing: We do not recommend this option in most cases since our legal team focuses on obtaining client settlements. Why would anyone assume financial responsibility for injuries they did not cause? However, we must disclose this option because it is your right to take no action.
- Option 2. Take the first settlement offer: We do not recommend this option in most cases since the first offer does not always account for the full scope and depth of the case. If you worry about getting a fair, reasonable settlement, run the first offer by a Davie distracted driving accident lawyer.
- Option 3. Negotiate a settlement: We recommend this option for most cases since it often makes legal sense for many clients. During this process, your attorney will investigate the accident, preserve evidence, and manage your case while you focus on your recovery. We will use this information to help us pursue your legal objectives.
Sometimes, insurers refuse to pay a fair award, even when looking at a bona fide claim and insurmountable evidence. In that case, we might recommend that you file a civil court lawsuit. A lawsuit is a last resort option as a continuation of option ‘3,’ as shown above since courts require you to negotiate a settlement in good faith first. As such, if it reaches the point where you might need to file a civil suit, our legal team will also demand damages for the insurance companies’ bad faith actions.
Speak with a Davie Distracted Driving Accidents Lawyer
Do you have questions about injuries caused by distracted driving accidents in Davie? If so, our personal injury lawyers are ready to answer them at no cost or obligation. Call (954) 787-1500 or message us below to schedule your free consultation.