When a driver is distracted behind the wheel, it increases the risk of a crash. Passengers in their cars or occupants of the vehicles they hit could suffer serious injuries. If this happened to you, you have a right to pursue compensation for the injuries, expenses, and losses you experienced.
A Carrollton car accident lawyer from our team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can help you navigate the claims process to seek compensation or file a lawsuit. Our Carrollton distracted driving car accident attorneys can represent injured parties or loved ones who lost someone because of a distracted driving accident. Contact us today to learn more during a free consultation with our team.
Damages Recoverable With Help from Our Carrollton Distracted Driving Car Accident Lawyers
When a distracted driver causes a crash, victims could suffer almost any type and severity of injury. In general, the money recoverable in a case depends on the expenses and losses the victim incurred because of their crash and injuries.
Our Carrollton, TX personal injury attorneys identify, document, value, and pursue compensation for the unique damages in each case. We can often recover a fair payout for our clients by negotiating a settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company or suing the distracted driver.
Some common economic and non-economic damages we recover for our clients hurt in distracted driving collisions include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages from missed work
- Diminished earning capacity for long-term or permanent impairment
- Property damage, including vehicle repairs or replacement
- Miscellaneous expenses with receipts
Wrongful Death in a Carrollton, TX, Distracted Driving Car Crash
In addition to personal injury claims, our legal team also represents family members who have lost loved ones in motor vehicle accidents. Our Carrollton attorneys can pursue compensation for survivors based on Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.002(b).
We can assess your options and explain how wrongful death cases work during a free consultation. Contact us now to learn more.
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Trust Our Carrollton Lawyers With Your Distracted Driving Car Accident Case
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our attorneys represent victims of Carrollton distracted driving crashes with no upfront fees. We work based on contingency. Our clients never pay us unless and until we win their case for them.
Our Carrollton car wreck lawyers have helped thousands of crash victims seek compensation for injuries and damages. We have the necessary experience, knowledge, reputation, and resources to handle even the most complex cases. Let us develop a compelling case and seek compensation for you.
We provide free initial consultations. We can meet virtually if you cannot visit our offices because of your location or injuries. We have eight offices across Texas, including one near Carrollton in Dallas.
Our Carrollton Car Accident Attorneys Know How Distracted Driving Causes Crashes
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our Carrollton auto accident lawyers know how to build a case based on a distracted driving crash. We know how visual, manual, and cognitive distractions lead to crashes and how to develop strong cases to hold distracted drivers accountable for their negligent actions.
Some of the most common types of distractions that could cause collisions in Carrollton include:
- Sending or reading text messages
- Eating or drinking behind the wheel
- Using a smartphone app
- Entering an address into a GPS
- Selecting or changing music
- Interacting with pets or children in the car
- Giving attention to anything besides the road in front of you and your surroundings
It is often unnecessary for us to document the distraction or even prove a driver was distracted when a crash occurred. Distractions cause accidents by making drivers act carelessly behind the wheel, often violating a traffic law and causing a collision. We only need to document that:
- The distracted driver owed you a duty of care, usually based on a traffic law
- They breached their duty by violating that law
- Their breach of duty caused the accident
- The accident caused our client’s injuries and financial losses
We will investigate the cause of the crash, using the police report, eyewitness statements, videos from the scene, expert testimony, and other evidence to develop a compelling case. This is often the best way to recover fair compensation in a car accident claim or lawsuit.
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How Our Carrollton Car Accident Lawyers Handle Distracted Driving Cases
Your Carrollton personal injury lawyer will use the compelling case they build against the distracted driver to convince the driver’s insurance company they will not win in court. We aim to present strong evidence against their policyholder and demand they pay you fairly or face a lawsuit. This is often effective in reaching a fair agreement and closing the case.
Sometimes, we may need to take additional steps to win compensation for our client. This could include filing a lawsuit and continuing negotiations, preparing the case and taking it to a jury trial, or using mediation or arbitration. Our team can assess your options during your free initial consultation.
The best option for your case will depend greatly on your unique circumstances. For example, we might need to sue sooner than we normally would if the deadline set by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 is quickly approaching. This statute generally gives us up to two years to sue in a wrongful death or personal injury case, but some exceptions exist.
Discuss Your Carrollton Distracted Driving Accident Injuries With Our Team
A team member from Loncar Lyon Jenkins is available to review your case facts with you now. We provide these consultations for car accident victims in Carrollton for free. Let us assess your options and explain how we can help. If you were hurt, call in the Strong Arm.
Contact us online or call today to get started and learn more about how a Carrollton distracted driving car accident lawyer can help you.