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What Is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is a serious problem that has plagued our country for decades. It can present itself in many different forms, such as being on your cell phone, changing radio stations, talking to passengers, looking for something in your car, not paying attention to the road for an extended period of time, eating while driving, putting on makeup while driving, looking at the scenery instead of the road and many other types of distractions. As a driver, you are required by law to pay close attention to the road and your surroundings at all times, so taking your attention off of the road for even a few seconds can be considered distracted driving and can sometimes cause very serious car accidents.

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If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to another person being distracted while driving, make sure to reach out to our accident lawyers for help filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party.

The Dangers Of Distracted Driving

Not paying attention to the road while driving can be extremely dangerous. A car in front of you could stop quickly, a person or animal could run across the road, you could swerve into another person’s vehicle, run a red light or stop sign, rear end the vehicle in front of you or any number of other types of driving errors due to not focusing on driving. When this happens, accidents are likely to happen as well and those accidents could severely injure or even kill someone in your car, the other vehicle or possibly even a pedestrian.

If you are a distracted driver and end up causing an accident, the other parties involved may end up suing you for causing the accident, especially if they can prove that you were distracted at the time you caused the accident. If their injuries were severe, that settlement could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars or more depending on the severity of the accident and their injuries. Sometimes a person involved may even lose their life due to their injuries, in which case it could turn into a wrongful death lawsuit as well which can cost you even more money for compensation for their loved one’s death. This is why distracted driving is so dangerous and you need to make sure you are paying attention to the road at all times.

What To Do After A Distracted Driving Accident

If you’ve been in an accident due to distracted driving, it is very important that you collect as much evidence as you can so that you can build a solid case against the at fault party. But before you do that, make sure you get medical help from paramedics that arrive on scene and get yourself to safety and out of the way of traffic as quickly as possible. Once you feel you are ok to move around, go ahead and take pictures and videos of the accident scene to give to your lawyer. Your lawyer will use any evidence they have to build a strong case against the at fault party so they can get you more compensation for your injuries.

Also, make sure that you don’t admit fault for the accident when speaking to the other parties involved or the police or insurance companies. This can hurt your claim and drastically reduce your car accident settlement amount or possibly even keep you from getting compensation at all. You also need to keep the accident to yourself instead of posting about it on social media because you could end up saying something that the opposing party can use against you in court or during negotiations. Make sure to speak with an experienced car accident lawyer right away so they can guide you through all of these processes and ensure you get the best chance at a favorable settlement.

Damages You Can Recover

If you have a valid car accident claim against the negligent party, then you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. This compensation is called damages and is broken up into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages covers all of your financial losses that you had to pay for due to the accident. This means repairing your vehicle, medical expenses, physical therapy, lost wages, future lost wages, rides to and from doctors appointments, attorney fees and more.

Non-economic damages is your compensation for things you suffered due to the accident that don’t have a price tag associated with their cost. These include pain and suffering, scarring, loss of limbs or fingers, loss of mobility, loss of quality of life, mental anguish and more. Since they don’t have a specific dollar amount tied to them, your attorney will assign a value to each loss and negotiate those into your settlement package.

Timeline To File Your Claim

The statute of limitations for car accidents in Colorado allows up to 3 years from the date of the accident to file your claim. This may seem like a long time, but you should never wait to get started on your claim with a lawyer. The earlier you start building a case, the easier it will be for your attorney to build a strong case against the negligent party. It will be easier for them to collect evidence, easier to get testimony from eyewitnesses and allow them plenty of time to build the case while you are healing from your injuries. Many injuries can take months or even years to complete therapy for and your lawyer will want to make sure you reach maximum medical improvement before filing your case so that they can claim the entirety of your medical expenses in the lawsuit. So call Rector Stuzynski Law Firm as soon as you can to get started on your distracted driving accident claim.

How To Prove Distracted Driving

Proving distracted driving isn’t always easy. But in some cases, there is clear evidence that the driver was not paying attention, such as the other drivers being able to see you holding your phone up in front of you while driving, swerving into other lanes preceding the accident, rear ending a vehicle that did not come to a sudden stop and more. When the evidence suggests that a normal person would have been able to avoid that accident if they were paying attention to the road, then it is most likely a case of distracted driving which is a form of negligence. Being a negligent driver and causing an accident is a fast track to getting sued.

Get Help From Our Law Firm

At Rector Stuzynski Law Firm, we have been litigating distracted driving car accident claims for decades and we know exactly how to get you the maximum amount of compensation for your case. Our team will handle everything that we can while you heal from your injuries so you can rest easy and not worry about trying to file a lawsuit by yourself. Our attorney fees are covered in your settlement package and we don’t charge you if we can’t get you a settlement, so there is no reason not to hire us to work on your case. Working with a qualified Colorado personal injury attorney is also the best possible way to get the largest settlement package available, so don’t cut yourself short and call us today for a free case consultation. We are available at our offices in Colorado Springs during working hours or feel free to give us a call 24/7 to speak with one of our distracted driving accident lawyers. We are happy to help!

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Areas We Serve

We serve clients injured in distracted driving car accidents anywhere throughout the state of Colorado, but we focus on residents of these areas: Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Fountain, Briargate, Monument, Black Forest, Pueblo, Canon City, Larkspur, Security-Widefield, Peyton, Falcon, Calhan, Castle Rock, Teller County, El Paso County, Elbert County, Park County, Douglas County and beyond.

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