Every year, more than 3,000 Americans are killed because someone is driving while distracted, with many hundreds of thousands more injured in such accidents. Tragically, about 20 percent of those killed in distracted driving incidents are pedestrians or cyclists. When crossing the street or responsibly riding your bike is dangerous, our nation has a serious distracted driving problem. 

For those who survive, the injuries sustained in car accidents can be severe and permanently life-altering. Medical expenses can quickly become overwhelming and the prospect of a full recovery may seem dim. While a Texas car accident attorney cannot go back in time and undo the crash, great legal representation can make it possible to recover financial compensation for the suffering you have experienced. 

Common Texting and Driving Car Accident Injuries

Even when a vehicle is not going very fast, drivers and passengers can suffer serious injuries. A list of the most common injuries in car accidents includes: 

  • Traumatic brain injuries, including coma and brain death 
  • Spinal cord injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia 
  • Back injuries 
  • Internal injuries
  • Broken and fractured bones 
  • Burns
  • Facial scarring and disfigurement
  • Limb loss 

All of these injuries can require very expensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitative efforts. In some cases, compensation can be sought for loss of life quality as well as pain and suffering and medical costs. 

Proof in a Distracted Driving Case

Texting and Driving Accidents

In addition to giving you the legal representation to go up against powerful insurance companies and their team of attorneys, a personal injury lawyer does a lot of work behind the scenes to help build a strong case. This includes collecting evidence that proves the texting driver was responsible. Types of evidence your attorney might look for include: 

  • Bystander, dashboard, and traffic camera footage of the event 
  • Expert testimony from traffic crash investigators, police officers, or doctors 
  • Eyewitness testimony 
  • Cell phone records that prove texts were sent or received just before the crash 

Texting and driving cases can sometimes be difficult to prove, as it may end up being your word against the word of the other driver. After you have suffered in a car crash, the last thing you may want to do is file a lawsuit. However, with the right representation, your attorney will do the hard work to secure a fair settlement from the other driver’s insurance company, including litigating the case in court if necessary. 

Talk with a Dallas-Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer

Clark Law Group offers comprehensive legal representation for those who have suffered from severe injuries and wrongful death in distracted driving accidents. Start your case with a confidential consultation with a Dallas, TX car crash attorney where you can explore your options and learn more about how we can help. Call us today at 469-906-2266. 

Source: 

https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html