According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving has taken the lives of 2,841 people in 2018 alone. When you take your eyes off the road, it can cause devastating consequences. In the blink of an eye, a car accident can turn your life upside down.
A New Orleans distracted driving accident lawyer can fight for your rights. If you were in a car accident caused by someone else’s distracted driving, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers wants to help you. The cost of damages caused by a car accident can add up quickly. You do not have to fight for compensation on your own. A New Orleans car accident lawyer can work on your behalf and fight for the compensation you need.
Motorists Can Get Distracted by Numerous Things When Driving
Distractions can happen at any time while driving. When your eyes leave the road for just a moment, anything can happen. Someone might pull out in front of you, or a child might run out into the street. It takes just a second for disaster to strike.
The following are common causes of distracted driving accidents:
Texting While Driving
Many people are guilty of texting while driving at some point in their lives. Checking your phone at a stop sign or while driving on what seems to be an empty road can feel harmless. However, taking your eyes off the road might cause you to veer off your lane or run a red light.
Changing the Radio Station
Changing the radio station might not seem like a significant distraction. However, you still have to take your eyes off the road. Your attention is directed toward the station you are switching to and listening for a good song. If a car, object, or person crosses your path, you might not be able to react in time because your attention would be on the radio station.
Looking for Directions
Driving somewhere unfamiliar can be difficult. When you have to look at your phone or a map for directions continuously, your focus might get taken off driving. Looking up directions before going to a new place may save someone’s life.
Passengers
Passengers can cause significant distractions while driving, especially small children or pets. When you have passengers in your vehicle, it is vital to keep your eyes on the road for your safety and their safety as well. Passengers can prove especially distracting to rideshare drivers, who may cause accidents while trying to navigate unfamiliar streets. You can work with a New Orleans Lyft accident lawyer in this situation.
Eating or Drinking
Busy people are used to multitasking. Eating or drinking while driving can cause you to take your eyes off the road. An accident might occur if you attempt to clean up spilled food or drink while driving.
Looking in the Mirror
When you are driving, it can be tempting to fix your makeup or blemish on your face. Looking in the mirror can distract you from the road ahead of you.
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Distracted Driving Can Cause Victims to Sustain Severe Injuries
Distracted driving car accidents can cause severe injuries. If someone is not paying attention to what they are doing while driving on the road, they might cause a collision that could severely injure another person. Injuries that can be caused by distracted driving include:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash
- Internal bleeding
If you received any injuries due to a distracted driving accident, you might be entitled to compensation. A New Orleans distracted driving accident lawyer can fight for your rights on your behalf. Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (504) 777-7777 for a free consultation.
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Victims May Be Able to Collect Compensation for Their Suffering
When you are in a car accident, the financial repercussions can be shocking. The costs can add up quickly. A distracted driving accident can be even more frustrating if you were not the one who caused the accident. You might be entitled to compensation due to the injuries and damages you sustained. These damages may include:
Medical Expenses
Injuries sustained in a car accident can require extensive medical care. From emergency room visits to doctor’s appointments, the medical bills alone can cost a small fortune. Our team can help you fight to have your medical expenses covered by the at-fault party.
Loss of Wages
Car accidents alone can cause you to miss work. If you suffered injuries due to your car accident, you might miss more work due to medical appointments. You may be entitled to receive compensation if you lost wages because you had to miss work after your car accident.
Decrease in Wages
If you had to switch careers or decrease your hours due to your car accident, you may be able to get compensation for this salary decrease. Injuries can prevent you from doing the job you were doing before the car accident, which is why they are considered compensable in personal injury cases.
Vehicle Damages
If you were in a car accident, there is a good chance your vehicle was damaged somehow. Car repairs can be expensive even for minor damages. If your vehicle was totaled, you may be able to receive compensation to cover the cost of replacing your vehicle.
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering include the physical and emotional pain you suffered due to your distracted driving accident. The anguish you experience should not be ignored when it comes to compensation for your car accident.
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Contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today
A New Orleans distracted driving accident lawyer can determine what compensation is fair in your specific case. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you get the compensation you need.
According to the Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492, you generally have up to a year to file a personal injury lawsuit after your car accident. The sooner you contact us, then the sooner our team can get started.
Our attorneys focus on personal injury claims and lawsuits to give our clients a fair fight for compensation. You should not have to fight for compensation on your own. Call (504) 777-7777 today for a free consultation.
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