Getting into an accident with a distracted driver can lead to severe injuries and complications when working to secure the compensation you deserve. When you turn to the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we will get to work on your behalf. Our San Antonio distracted driving accident lawyers will investigate all aspects of your crash and work to secure the compensation you are entitled to. Give us a call today to get started.
When you are injured due to another person’s negligence, you need an attorney you can trust both personally and professionally. At the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we cater to San Antonio residents who need aggressive legal representation.
Distracted driving crashes are often difficult to prove. The at-fault driver may attempt to say they were not distracted. They may even attempt to blame you for the accident. Your car accident attorney will work to uncover the evidence necessary to prove what happened. They will gather any evidence from the crash, including eyewitness statements, video surveillance, and accident reports. If necessary, your attorney will work to obtain phone and internet records from the negligent driver’s devices.
Your lawyer will work with medical experts to properly calculate your total losses and work to negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
There are multiple elements competing for a driver’s attention, so it is important to recognize and ignore them. The most common distractions that cause accidents are:
Clearly, these are simply a few causes of distracted driving, as anything that takes a driver’s attention off the road can result in an accident.
One of the most dangerous types of distractions is texting while driving, since it takes a driver’s eyes, hands, and mind off the road. Consider the following disturbing statistics:
Texting and driving has quickly become a bigger problem than drunk driving. In 2017, approximately 2,700 teenagers died as the result of drunk driving accidents. Whereas, over 10,000 teens lost their lives in a texting and driving incident during the same year.
Distracted driving injuries can vary in type and may depend on the location where a victim’s vehicle was hit, along with the speed of both vehicles. Some common serious injuries caused by distracted driving include:
Drivers and passengers can hit their heads on the steering wheel, windows, and dashboard causing cuts, bruises, concussions, and brain injuries. Warning signs of head and brain injuries include:
Head and brain injuries can be severe and life-changing. It’s important to remember that not all brain injuries exhibit immediate or external symptoms; therefore, passengers should always seek medical attention.
Neck pain is probably the most common complaint of those in car accidents. This ‘whiplash’ effect is where the neck experiences a quick jerk forward and then back. This unnatural jerking motion can result in severe neck pain, headaches, and dizziness. Victims may require medical treatment for a strain or sprain of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the neck. Pinched nerves and herniated discs can also occur and the pain may last for years.
Back pain is another very common result of distracted driving accidents. The force of a collision can cause one or multiple spinal discs to rupture and irritate nearby nerves. Back or spinal injuries can lead to paralysis or may require surgery.
Bone fractures often occur in the wrists, arms, elbows, knees, and ribs. Recovery, therapy, and limited functionality of the broken limb can be prolonged based upon the fracture’s severity and age of the victim.
Car crash victims can suffer damage internally, which can be life-threatening. The most vulnerable organs are the lungs, kidneys, spleen, liver, and heart. The lungs are particularly susceptible to damage if any ribs break upon impact.
If you or someone has been injured as a result of a distracted driver, it is imperative to seek immediate medical attention for these injuries.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident with a distracted driver, seek legal assistance as soon as possible. At the Villarreal & Begum, LAW GUNS, we understand these cases and are ready to secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:
When you need a San Antonio distracted driving accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation online or by calling us at (210) 800-0000.
