Cell phones have been an incredible tool in our everyday lives, but there is a time and place for these electronic devices, and texting while behind the wheel of a car is not it. If you or a loved one suffered injuries while the at-fault driver in your accident was distracted by their phone, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The Atlanta car accident lawyers from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can help. We can investigate your claim and determine whether texting played a role in your injuries. If so, we can seek maximum compensation for the damages you suffered. Call us today to learn more during a free case consultation.
The Value of Your Settlement Will Be Based on the Damages in Your Case
A common question our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are asked by accident victims is how much their claim is worth. The truth is every claim is unique. The value of your settlement should reflect the damages in your case.
When we take on your case, we will investigate it and compile a list of all damages, seeking to recover the full value of your losses. Your damages may include such things as the following:
- Medical bills, current and future healthcare costs
- Lost wages, bonuses, and benefits
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to work
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering, such as emotional distress, mental anguish, and any reduction in your quality of life
- Disability and disfigurement
If you have lost a loved one, our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers can speak with your family and help you through this difficult time. We know money cannot replace your loved one, but it can help you deal with the aftermath of this tragedy. We can seek compensation for funeral expenses, your loved one’s prior medical bills, loss of financial support, and loss of consortium.
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How Our Texting While Driving Accident Lawyers in Atlanta Can Help
Our Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyers can help you receive the compensation you deserve after suffering injuries in a texting while driving accident. We understand that these accidents often lead to life-changing injuries and financial distress caused by mounting medical bills and lost income. We will gather evidence about the full extent of your damages and provide an accurate evaluation regarding the value of your claim.
We also realize that your focus should be on your medical recovery, not the claims process, so we will handle all aspects of your claim, including:
- Gathering evidence of cell phone use at or near the time of the accident
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Talking to the insurance company on your behalf to give an account of how the accident happened and the extent of your damages
- Providing supplemental information to the insurance company to show the severity of your injuries
- Negotiating for fair compensation
- Exploring all legal options if a fair settlement is not reached in a timely manner
At Bader Scott, we have the resources necessary to help you go after your award or settlement. We will help you seek maximum compensation and hold the careless party accountable. We will also be available to answer any questions you have along the way so that you are always aware of your legal rights and options.
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Evidence That Can Help Prove Texting While Driving
Evidence of texting while driving can be extremely helpful in proving that the other driver acted in a negligent manner. Our lawyers will take all reasonable steps to obtain evidence of texting while driving, such as:
- Cell phone records showing a message sent or received near the time of the accident
- Traffic camera footage
- Surveillance footage from nearby businesses
- Eyewitness testimony
- Property damage indicative of distracted driving, such as damage to the back of the victim’s vehicle and the front of the driver’s vehicle
- The driver’s admissions of texting while driving
We will also speak with accident reconstruction specialists if necessary.
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We Must Start Your Texting While Driving Accident Claim Before Two Years Pass
Per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the accident or lose your right to sue. Without the right to sue, you will also lose any leverage for negotiations with the insurance companies, and you could be left paying the difference your settlement fails to cover.
However, if you contact us soon enough, we can begin your case, gather evidence before it is lost, deal with the insurers, and protect your rights.
To learn more, call Bader Scott today.
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Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving resulted in the death of 3,275 lives in 2023 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and a large percentage of these fatalities are due to texting while driving.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) groups distractions while driving into three different categories:
- Visual distractions: Taking a driver’s eyes off the road
- Manual distractions: Taking a driver’s hands off the wheel
- Cognitive distractions: Taking a driver’s mind off the task of driving
Texting while driving is particularly dangerous because it involves all three types of distractions: the driver’s eyes are off the road, at least one hand is off the wheel, and the mind is not focused on driving.
Since distracted drivers are not anticipating a crash, these accidents often happen at a higher rate of speed because the driver did not have a chance to brake. This can result in more serious injuries for victims.
Georgia Texting While Driving Law
Georgia lawmakers recognize the potential dangers of texting while driving and have outlawed this act. The hands-free law prohibits drivers from doing any of the following activities while driving:
- Having a phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while talking on the phone
- Writing, reading, or sending text messages, social media content, emails, or other data, except using voice-to-text
- Using their phone to record video
- Touching the phone to use or change music apps
- Watching videos on the road
Drivers may use hands-free devices, such as voice commands for GPS, but any contact must be made with a single button push to initiate or end. The penalties for violating this law are as follows:
- First conviction: $50 fine, 1 point assessed against the driver’s license
- Second conviction in two years: $100 fine, 2 points assessed against the driver’s license
- Third or subsequent conviction in two years: $150 fine, 3 points assessed against the driver’s license
Additionally, drivers who cause accidents because of their texting while driving can be held responsible for the damages victims suffer. If you were injured by a distracted driver, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer from Bader Scott can help hold the negligent party responsible.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation on Your Atlanta Car Accident
If you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a driver’s careless decision to text and drive, Bader Scott is standing by, ready to help. Our Atlanta texting while driving accident lawyers are familiar with the evidence necessary to establish negligence in car accident claims and will work diligently to obtain it. We charge no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation for your claim, so you have nothing to lose.
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