Atlanta Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

Representing Victims of Distracted Driving in Atlanta

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.

Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

At Davis Injury Firm, we are committed to helping victims of distracted driving accidents recover the compensation they are owed. Our Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyers have the experience and skill to handle even the most complex cases. We are prepared to fight for you.

Call (404) 647-0722 or contact us online to request a  consultation with our Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyer.

Types of Distracted Driving

There are three main types of distracted driving: visual, manual, and cognitive. Texting while driving is particularly dangerous because it combines all three types of distraction.

The three main types of distracted driving are:

• Visual: Taking your eyes off the road
• Manual: Taking your hands off the wheel
• Cognitive: Taking your mind off what you're doing

When you text while driving, you are taking your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off driving. This makes texting while driving one of the most dangerous activities you can engage in behind the wheel.

What Are the Effects of Distracted Driving?

When a driver is distracted, they are not able to react as quickly to changes in traffic or road conditions. This can lead to serious accidents and catastrophic injuries.

Some of the most common effects of distracted driving include:

• Swerving into other lanes
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Driving too fast or too slow for current traffic conditions
• Not braking in time to avoid a collision
• Not noticing pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists
• Not noticing stopped or stalled vehicles

When a driver is distracted, they are not able to react as quickly to changes in traffic or road conditions. This can lead to serious accidents and catastrophic injuries.

What Are the Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving?

In Georgia, it is illegal for drivers to text while driving. If a driver is caught texting while driving, they can be pulled over and ticketed.

If a driver is texting while driving and causes an accident, they can face much more serious legal consequences. In addition to being held liable for the victim's damages in a civil lawsuit, the driver can also face criminal charges.

Some of the most common criminal charges for distracted driving include:

• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Failure to yield
• Following too closely
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Hit and run
• Vehicular assault
• Vehicular manslaughter

When a driver is charged with a crime for causing a distracted driving accident, they can face serious legal consequences, including fines, probation, community service, and even jail time. If you were injured in a distracted driving accident, our attorneys can help you file a personal injury claim and seek justice on your behalf.

How Can I Get Compensation for a Distracted Driving Accident?

If you were injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. However, you will need to file a personal injury claim to recover the compensation you are owed.

After a distracted driving accident, it is important to take the following steps to protect your rights:

• Call the police and report the accident
• Seek medical attention, even if you don't think you were injured
• Exchange information with the other driver
• Take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries
• Get the contact information of any witnesses
• Call an experienced distracted driving accident lawyer

Our attorneys can help you file a personal injury claim and negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take your case to trial.

Call (404) 647-0722 or contact us online to request a consultation with our Atlanta distracted driving accident attorney.