Safe driving requires all of our attention. Any distraction that takes our hands, mind, or eyes off the road or vehicle can lead to a serious accident. Unfortunately, distracted driving is common in Central Valley, resulting in severe injuries and devastating fatalities. If you or a loved one is injured in a distracted driving accident, the lawyers at Freedman Law can help. For over 20 years, we have helped our community hold negligent drivers accountable. Our Fresno distracted driving accident lawyers can advocate for your best interests, helping you recover the settlement you deserve.
Why Should You Select Our Law Firm?
We are the highest rated injury firm in Fresno and strive to provide our clients with the highest level of service possible.
Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and are dedicated to securing maximum compensation in your claim.
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis to limit your out-of-pocket costs. You will only pay legal fees if we secure a financial award on your behalf.
What Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving still regularly occurs even with the numerous recent laws designed to stop it. These kind of accidents can result in single-vehicle crashes involving pedestrian and bicycle accidents, or multi-vehicle accidents. These accidents are caused directly by driver negligence and could have been easily prevented.
By filing a personal injury claim with the help of an understanding and experienced attorney, you can receive compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial damages you suffered as the result of an accident caused by a distracted driver.
Distracted driving is any action that takes your attention away from the road while driving. This is very dangerous and puts everyone on the road in danger. The most common types of distracted driving include:
Texting and driving
Eating while driving
Applying make-up and driving
Talking to passengers
Talking on cell phone
Smartphone use
GPS
Changing radio stations or stereo use
Legal Options for Fresno Distracted Driving Victims
Distracted driving is highly dangerous and unfortunately common in California. According to Go Safely California, 57.9 percent of drivers surveyed in 2019 reported that they were hit or nearly hit by a distracted driver. In 2017 alone, 3,166 people nationwide died in accidents involving distracted driving.
In California, it is illegal for a driver to handle a cell phone or similar electronic device while driving. However, talking or texting on a phone is not the only form of distracted driving. A distraction can involve anything that removes the hands, mind, or eyes from driving, such as talking to passengers or fiddling with the radio.
California drivers have a duty to follow all traffic laws and operate their vehicles safely. By engaging in distracted driving, these motorists breach their duties of care. If you are injured by a distracted driver, you could hold him or her accountable for your losses through an insurance claim or lawsuit. Our car accident attorneys in Fresno can help you explore your legal options and pursue compensation.
Common Damages Available in Distracted Driving Claims
Through a distracted driving lawsuit or insurance claim, you can recover a settlement and pay for the losses that you experienced due to the accident. Under California law, you have the right to recover two categories of damages: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages involve the financial losses that you endured, such as the following.
Past and future medical expenses
Property repairs and replacements
Lost wages during recovery and treatment
Loss of future earnings and benefits
Non-economic damages refer to the physical and emotional pain and suffering that you experienced. Common examples of these intangible losses include the following.
Emotional distress
Mental anguish
Chronic pain
Permanent disability
Depression and anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Your attorney from Freedman Law can help you calculate the full extent of your damages and accurately estimate your potential settlement. Equipped with this information, you can secure the compensation that you need to recover.
Contact a Trustworthy Fresno Distracted Driving Accident Attorney Today
Are you involved in a Fresno distracted driving collision? In these situations, trust the attorneys at Freedman Law to fight for your right to compensation. Send us a message online or call (559) 447-9000 to schedule your consultation with a Fresno distracted driving accident lawyer.
