If a distracted driver caused your traffic accident, you might be able to take legal action and recover compensation. An East Point distracted driving accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can help you build a case if the evidence supports it. We may be able to secure a payout to cover your injuries, car repairs, lost wages, and more on your behalf.
Reach out to the Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team today for a complimentary case review. Our firm can review the details of your case to determine your legal rights and explain your options for seeking financial recovery. Call (404) 888-8888 today to get started.
Distracted Driving Is Illegal in Georgia
It probably comes as no surprise to you that smartphones are one of the most notorious causes of distracted driving. Since July of 2018, Georgia has had a hands-free law in effect, meant to curb the distractions caused by cell phone use behind the wheel. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), this law applies to:
- Holding or supporting a phone, tablet, or similar device with any part of the body while driving.
- Reading messages or watching videos while driving.
- Writing, recording, broadcasting, or sending written communications or videos while driving.
In addition to phone calls and texts, this prevents hands-on activities such as sending emails or social media updates, browsing YouTube, taking pictures and videos, and more. Despite it being illegal to use a hand-held device behind the wheel, these accidents continue to occur every day.
It is not just cell phones that cause distractions, either. The same type of accidents can occur as a result of almost any type of distraction, whether visual, manual, or mental. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), other common distractions for drivers include the following:
- Eating or drinking while driving
- Tending to children, pets, or others in the vehicle
- Adjusting the radio or stereo
- Picking up dropped items
- Altering the navigation system
It may be necessary to identify and prove the distraction in your accident case to hold the at-fault driver responsible. Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888. We can review your case for free and help you get a better understanding of your options.
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Our Team May Work with Experts to Prove Your Case
If we represent you, an East Point distracted driving accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers will take the necessary steps to build a strong case for compensation on your behalf. These steps include gathering evidence, identifying the liable party, and documenting your losses related to the accident.
We work closely with experts in many traffic accident cases, using their knowledge to support our case. This could include:
- Accident reconstruction experts
- Medical experts
- Economists
Sometimes, our clients face allegations that they contributed to their own accident. Under Georgia’s comparative negligence law, Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §51-11-7, this does not bar them from seeking compensation as long as their fault remains under 50 percent. Still, it can affect their payout. We work to mitigate the impact of these accusations when possible, by showing evidence of the other driver’s negligent actions.
We can often settle these cases without going to trial, although legal action is sometimes necessary. Reach out to Bader Scott Injury Lawyers to learn more about how we navigate the claims process following a Fulton County traffic accident.
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Recovering Compensation Following an East Point Distracted Driving Accident
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers pursues fair compensation for our clients who suffered losses and injuries because of a distracted driver. One aspect of this involves documenting their known expenses and losses, including both current and future costs. We then use this figure to put a value on any intangible damages they deserve.
When we seek compensation for our clients, it includes damages such as:
- Ambulance transportation, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and related medical expenses
- Loss of income and benefits while out of work
- Reduced ability to earn
- Property damages, including vehicle repairs
- Loss of services
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering damages
Under OCGA §51-4-2, qualifying family members can also pursue damages following the wrongful death of a loved one. If your spouse, parent, or child passed away as a consequence of a distracted driver accident in East Point, please accept our condolences and let us review your case today.
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Statute of Limitations on Georgia Distracted Driver Civil Suits
Per OCGA §9-3-33, car accident victims in Georgia generally only get two years to take legal action in their cases. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. If you do not file a personal injury lawsuit based on your accident before this date, you will not be able to later.
However, civil suits are not always necessary. Only rarely does a car accident case go to trial in Georgia. Still, we must be aware of this deadline and ensure we reach a settlement or file the appropriate paperwork before this date.
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Speak to a Member of Our East Point Distracted Driving Accident Team
You can discuss your accident case and options today with a team member from our firm. If we accept your case, an East Point distracted driving accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers will file your claim or take legal action to hold the distracted driver liable and secure compensation on your behalf. We will do so based on contingency, with no out-of-pocket costs to your family.
You can reach Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today by calling (404) 888-8888. We will evaluate the merits of your East Point accident case for free.
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