Distracted driving occurs when someone behind the wheel of a car fails to focus all of their attention on driving and instead engages in other activities. When that happens, it can lead to numerous risks to every other party on the road with them, including serious injuries and fatalities. If you are hurt in such an accident, our Sarasota distracted driving accident lawyer is the advocate you can depend on. At Shapiro | Delgado, our Sarasota car accident lawyer takes every claim seriously. There is no risk of reaching out to us for a free consultation.
Distracted driving can be a wide range of activities, and it is always serious. In 2023, 3,275 people died as a result of a driver engaging in some other activity outside of fully focusing on the roadway. Thousands more suffered serious injuries. Some examples of distracted driving actions include the following:
As a distracted driving accident attorney in Sarasota, we can confidently tell you that these are all very real risks and that these actions cause the loss of life and serious injuries to victims many times over. When it happens to you, let our attorneys seek proof and build a case for your right to claim compensation.
A person operating a vehicle distracted is breaking the law. They are breaching the duty of care they took when getting behind the wheel to follow that law and keep other drivers safe. That means that insurance companies are responsible for the driver’s actions and inactions that cause injuries to others. However, depending on your insurance coverage, filing a claim for compensation can be frustrating.
Insurance companies will look for any way to state that the driver was not at fault, often trying to shift the blame or hold others responsible. To deal with insurance companies after an accident like this, simply do not do so. Let our legal team handle these statements and needs for you instead.
If you do speak to an insurance company, only provide basic information about what occurred and what you saw. If they are questioning whether you were distracted, that could jeopardize your case. Keep the following tips in mind:
After meeting with our legal team, you can expect our attorneys to build a strong case for you. This can be complex if there is no certain evidence that the other party was engaging in distracted driving. Here are some of the ways you can expect us to support you throughout this process.
In some situations, you may need to seek a lawsuit against the at-fault party from your accident. In those instances, expect our legal team to fight for you every step of the way. We never leave your side but help you to demonstrate all of the losses you have with confidence.
After an accident like this, it becomes critically important to seek medical care right away to document your losses. We also encourage you to contact an attorney as soon as possible, especially if you have serious injuries. Doing so helps to protect your rights and document your losses. Some of the damages we routinely help clients recover after car accidents involving distracted driving include the following:
In situations where your family member lost their life due to the actions of others, we strongly recommend contacting us immediately. Your loved one deserves justice, and getting fair compensation for losses, such as ongoing financial support, could be critical to your future. Our team will help to document losses from the accident, as well as the loss of companionship that stems from these tragic incidents.
When you are facing serious injuries due to another person’s negligence, fight back by hiring a skilled and experienced attorney. At Shapiro | Delgado, we are here to help you. Discuss your case with our Sarasota distracted driving lawyer to discuss the claim and its worth. Then, let us go to work for you. You pay us nothing if we do not recover damages in your case. Contact the Sarasota personal injury lawyers at Shapiro | Delgado to find out what your rights are now at a free consultation.
