There is no doubt that texting while driving is an extremely irresponsible decision. Taking your eyes from the road and at least one hand from the wheel to read, type, and send text messages is a potentially life-threatening choice. If another motorist engaged in texting while driving and caused an accident in which you or a loved one was injured, then you may be entitled to compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
Our Arlington car accident lawyer can handle your case while you and your family recover. We can investigate the Arlington car accident, gather evidence of negligence, and negotiate on your behalf for a fair settlement offer. A lawyer familiar with texting while driving accidents can review your file and request compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Contact Loncar Lyon Jenkins today for a free consultation.
Texting While Driving Is a Dangerous and Illegal Behavior
Per Texas Transportation Code § 545.4251, texting and driving is illegal. Even though most motorists know that texting while driving is dangerous and against the law, many still choose to do so anyway. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT), almost one in six crashes in 2022 could be attributed to distracted driving.
If a motorist chooses to text while driving and causes an accident, then they have broken the law and are at fault for your collision. This negligent motorist may be held financially responsible for the harm they caused you and your family.
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Our Lawyer Will Use Evidence to Support Your Arlington Car Accident Case
Following an accident, some at-fault drivers immediately take responsibility for their actions. Other times, they do not. Our Arlington personal injury lawyer and legal team can investigate your car accident to identify the negligent driver and the cause of the accident.
To prove that another driver caused your accident, our lawyer will need to utilize various forms of evidence. These pieces of information could include:
- The police report: You are required to file a police report in the state of Texas if a collision results in any deaths, injuries, or if apparent property damage exceeds $1,000, per Texas Transportation Code §550.062. As an important piece of evidence, the police report could contain information regarding the cause of the crash, where it took place, whether an ambulance was needed, and contact and insurance information.
- Eyewitness testimonies: Anyone who witnessed the accident can provide a different perspective on the events of the accident. We could interview these people, and our distracted driving accident lawyer can use their testimony as evidence.
- Photos and camera footage: Your collision may have been caught on tape. Traffic cameras, business surveillance, dash cams, and mobile phone cameras could contain photographic or video evidence. Our lawyer can use that footage to demonstrate the cause of your accident.
- Medical records: Your medical records can also be included as evidence. They can tie your injuries to the accident. They can also be used to establish a value on your compensation demands.
- Expert witness testimony: Another type of testimony, experts in accidents, medicine, and finance can explain how the accident occurred, its effects on your health and recovery, and the financial toll it will have on you and your family.
This list is by no means comprehensive. In our investigation, we could uncover many types of information that could help your case.
To get started, you can call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today to learn more.
Our Lawyer Will Establish How Negligence Caused Your Car Accident Injuries
To prove your case, our lawyer will need to establish how negligence resulted in your collision. When you partner with Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we will look for evidence that proves the driver’s negligence. Another motorist could be considered negligent if they meet these four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care: All road users have an obligation to refrain from actions and behaviors that have the potential to harm others. Drivers are expected to obey the law, acting as an “ordinary” or “reasonable” person would have in a similar situation.
- Breach of duty: A negligent driver somehow fails to drive responsibly. Either by action or inaction, they do not take the steps necessary to avoid endangering you or a loved one.
- Causation: Because of the negligent driver’s poor decisions, in this case, texting while driving, they caused an accident, and you or a loved one suffered harm.
- Damages: Due to your injuries, you now face medical bills, lost income, and possibly other difficulties.
Our Arlington texting while driving accident lawyer will make the case that you or a loved one was the victim of negligence and that you deserve compensation as a result.
Call in the Strong Arm to handle your case. Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today for a free case review.
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Our Legal Team Will Handle Your Texting While Driving Accident Case to Completion
When you hire our car accident attorneys, you can expect them to handle your case from the initial consultation to its completion. This means that we will take every step necessary to secure a fair insurance settlement or court award.
To promote your case’s success, our attorney will:
- Gather evidence of the accident and your damages
- Determine who owes you compensation
- Determine how much compensation the liable party owes you
- Complete all administrative aspects of your lawsuit
- Negotiate a fair settlement
- Advise you on settlement offers
- File your lawsuit in court, if necessary
Our lawyer will also provide you with routine updates regarding your case’s development. Your responsibility is rest and recovery.
Possible Injuries Following an Arlington Motor Vehicle Accident
When a driver makes the decision to text and drive, they may inadvertently exceed the speed limit, fail to yield to the right of way, or disobey posted traffic signals. As a result of another driver’s negligence, you or a loved one may be struggling with severe injuries.
These injuries could result in excessive medical expenses and other financial hardships that entitle you to compensation.
Some injuries that you or a loved one may have experienced during a car accident include:
- Bone fractures
- Dislocated joints
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord trauma
- Damage to one or more organs
- Internal bleeding
An injury that proves to be serious can affect your life in several ways. You may face physical pain and limitations for the foreseeable future. You may develop mental health complications (such as depression or anxiety), and you could experience an overall decline in your quality of life.
You do not have to suffer through these hardships. Financial compensation may be available to you. We can review your medical records and speak with your doctors about your recovery. We can help you get the care you need.
Recovering Compensation Through a Wrongful Death Claim
Rather than being injured yourself, you may be acting on behalf of an injured loved one or representing your family after a loved one’s passing. If you have lost a loved one because of a motorist who was texting while driving, then your family may receive compensation for your losses.
When a loved one passes, your losses could include:
- The cost of their funeral
- The cost of their accident-related medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of parental guidance
- Loss of spousal comfort and companionship
- Loss of the decedent’s income
Our wrongful death lawyer serving Arlington will help you secure financial coverage for the losses stemming from a fatal texting while driving accident.
The Strong Arm Is Here for Arlington
Call Loncar Lyon Jenkins today. During a free consultation, we can provide greater details about how an Arlington texting while driving accident lawyer could serve your legal interests.