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Distracted drivers cause many accidents every day. When a driver fails to pay attention, they are more likely to miss changes on the road that they need to react to. If a distracted driver caused an accident and you were injured, a skilled Michoud distracted driving accident lawyer can help you hold that driver accountable for their carelessness. By filing a claim, you can also get the financial support you need after an unexpected and costly accident.
A skilled Michoud car accident lawyer can guide you through the claims process if distraction or inattention caused your collision.
No matter the severity of your accident, it can have a big impact on your life. Even if you have minor injuries, it can be a traumatic experience and cost you a lot in medical treatment and vehicle repairs. You shouldn’t have to deal with these costs when the accident happened because someone on the road couldn’t pay attention. At Murphy Law Firm, we want to help you get the financial recovery that you deserve.
For 30 years, our firm has served southeast Louisiana and helped injured individuals and families secure the financial recovery they need. A claim against a distracted driver who caused a crash can cover medical bills, lost income, quality of life costs, and other damages. We have secured many successful settlements and verdicts, including one verdict for a car accident valued at $18.9 million. We want to help you recover the compensation you need to move on.
If your crash involved another form of negligence—like impairment—our experienced team of Michoud drunk driving accident lawyers can help you pursue justice and maximum compensation.
Driving while distracted occurs when drivers are no longer paying attention to the road. They may have taken their eyes or mind off the road, or both. This greatly increases the risk of accidents, and distracted driving is one of the primary causes of vehicle collisions.
Drivers may fail to notice changes on the road, like traffic stopping or debris in the road, which can cause a crash. Drivers may also fail to keep their vehicle steady while distracted, causing them to sideswipe other vehicles. The four primary types of distracted driving include:
In Orleans Parish, there were six fatal injuries in accidents caused by distracted or inattentive driving in 2024, and nearly 750 suspected injuries, 46 of which were suspected serious injuries. Four hundred seventy-eight driver violations in the parish were attributed to careless, inattentive, or improper driving, or driving without due care. The primary cause of distraction or inattention that caused crashes was inattention by drivers, which led to four fatal crashes and 650 suspected injury crashes.
There are many distractions and reasons why a driver might be operating their vehicle inattentively. Some common causes of driving while distracted are:
Cell phones are considered one of the main issues in distracted driving, but there are many other ways drivers can find themselves not paying attention to the road. It’s important for all drivers to be aware of distractions in the vehicle and know how to eliminate them and drive more safely.
In Michoud, LA, distracted driver is not always liable in an accident. While they often are, there are cases where other drivers cause the accident out of negligence. Even if the driver was distracted, they may not have caused or contributed to the crash because of that negligence. In order to hold a driver liable, you must prove:
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Proving distracted driving after a car collision will vary depending on the type of distraction and other circumstances. Distraction by inattention or daydreaming can be hard to prove without admission by the driver, but eyewitness testimony could help.
Distraction by a phone could be shown with phone records or CCTV. Distraction from eating or drinking could be shown by the items in the vehicle. When you hire a distracted driving accident lawyer, they can help prove distraction.
In Louisiana, recent changes to distracted driving laws prohibit the use of a wireless communications device, which includes calling unless the call is hands-free, writing or sending messages, assessing or posting on social media, creating a video or photo, composing or retrieving any data, or using any application or feature on the device. It is a non-moving violation and can result in a fine.
You have a limited window to file a claim in Louisiana after a car accident, and even less time to file an insurance claim. An insurance claim has to be filed as soon as possible after a collision, which can then begin negotiations over a settlement. If no settlement is agreed on, then you have to file a civil claim before the statute of limitations expires. If you don’t, you will be barred from recovering compensation for your injuries.
There are many ways that the police or other investigating parties may be able to prove someone was texting while driving before an accident. This includes external footage like traffic cams, security footage, dash cams, and other CCTV. It also includes cell phone records and eyewitness statements. If you are being accused of texting while driving and causing an accident, you need an attorney to protect your rights.
The costs of an accident can be serious, and a claim helps you recover those costs. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t want to pay you fairly. With Murphy Law Firm, you can get legal representation that knows how to deal with insurers. Contact us today.
When you choose Murphy Law Firm, you gain access to a team of experienced attorneys with a proven track record of success. We understand the importance of trust, and we strive to build lasting relationships with our clients by delivering exceptional results.
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