Hit by a Distracted Driver in Plano? Your Rights after a Texting-While-Driving Crash
Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers, but drivers who text behind the wheel take this form of risky driving to an entirely new level. If you were hit and injured by a driver who was texting, recovering on your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses is key to your recovery. Fortunately, an experienced Plano car accident attorney at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., is on your side and here to help.
The Dangers of Texting Behind the Wheel
It likely comes as no surprise that distraction and driving are a dangerous combination. When that distraction takes the form of texting, however, the associated risk increases exponentially.
Consider the fact that it takes about five seconds to interact with a text. In that span of time, a motorist who is driving at highway speeds can cover about the length of a football field. And a lot can go wrong when a motorist drives blind for that distance.
Safe driving requires motorists to focus on the road ahead, and any form of distraction can prove disastrous. Motorists who go so far as texting behind the wheel make our roadways far more dangerous for everyone on them.
Texting: The Most Alarming Distraction
NHTSA calls texting the most alarming distraction. They also share that 3,275 people lost their lives to distracted drivers in 2023 alone. This highlights just how dangerous driver distraction, especially when it takes the form of texting, can be.
Protecting Your Rights
If a texting driver leaves you injured in a car crash, you have important legal rights that are well worth protecting. Consulting with a knowledgeable car accident lawyer early on helps to ensure you’ll have a strong claim, which, in turn, helps to ensure that you will recover on the full range of legal damages.
Skillfully Compiling Evidence
In a car accident claim that is based on the other driver’s distraction, you’ll need to prove their fault in the matter. This generally comes down to skillfully compiling the evidence necessary to demonstrate their negligence, which can include all the following:
- Their phone records
- The testimony of eyewitnesses
- Physical evidence
- Photographic evidence
- The police report and any tickets issued
Demonstrating Your Complete Losses
Ultimately, you will seek compensation for the losses you’ve suffered in each of the following categories:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Current and ongoing medical expenses
- Lost income, which may include lost earning potential in the future
- Physical pain and emotional distress, which may exceed your other losses combined
You can trust your capable car accident lawyer to fiercely advocate for your rights throughout the legal process.
Consult with an Experienced Plano Car Accident Lawyer Today
An accomplished Plano car accident attorney at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., appreciates just how serious texting-related accidents can be and is committed to unleashing the full force of our imposing legal skill on your behalf. To learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at 972-381-4610 today.