Summerville Distracted Driver Accident Lawyer
Distracted driving has become a serious problem and safety issue on highways around Summerville, as well as on local roads. From texting while driving to mental distractions that prevent a driver from paying close attention to the road, distracted driving can result in severe and deadly injuries. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving results in more than 3,300 fatalities annually. On its own, that number is high, and it is likely an underestimate given that it can be very difficult to determine with certainty whether a crash was caused by a distraction. As such, the number of deaths is likely higher, and distracted driving also results in thousands of nonfatal injuries each year. If you were injured in a crash and believe the accident resulted from distracted driving, you may have multiple options for seeking damages. Contact our experienced Summerville distracted driver accident lawyer today.
Types of Distracted Driving in Summerville
Distracted driving often involves the use of phones, but it is important to know that there are multiple types of distractions that can result in serious and fatal crashes. Those distractions include the following, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- Visual distractions, or taking your eyes away from the road;
- Manual distractions, or taking one or both hands off the wheel; and/or
- Cognitive distractions, or taking your mind off the task of driving.
Many types of distracted driving crashes involve multiple types of distractions.
Steps to Take After a Distracted Driver Accident in Summerville
The evidence you will need to prove distracted driving will depend on the nature of the collision in which you were injured. For example, if the driver was distracted because they were texting or reading an email on their phone at the time of the crash, it may be possible to obtain phone data in order to show that the other driver was using a handheld device at the time of the crash. Yet as we explained above, there are many forms of distraction that are not linked to technology. In these cases, it can be extremely helpful to have witness statements and other information from the scene of the crash. Accordingly, if you are able to do so, it is important to take the following steps after a distracted driving crash in or around Summerville:
- Report the accident to the police and ensure that 911 is called if anyone has been injured;
- Obtain information from the scene of the distracted driving accident, including photographs of the scene that may be useful for an accident reconstruction expert and names and contact information of any witnesses who may be able to provide details about the other motorist’s distracted driving;
- Seek advice from a lawyer about the details of your distracted driving accident, the types of evidence that will be most useful for your claim, and options for moving forward with an insurance claim or a lawsuit against the distracted driver.
Contact The Stanley Law Group Today
Anyone who has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver may be able to file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit to seek compensation. It is important to remember that there are multiple forms of distracted driving, and the type of evidence that will be most helpful in your case will depend on the nature of the distracted driver and other specific facts of your case. Our firm can help you to gather various types of evidence that can show the other driver is liable for your injuries due to distraction behind the wheel. Contact our experienced Summerville distracted driver accident lawyer today for assistance with your claim.
