Most people recognize the risks associated with distracted driving, especially tasks like texting while driving. These actions can cause life-threatening accidents in the blink of an eye, even if the driver believes they can control the vehicle just fine.
At H&P Law, we become the voice for the victim in these cases. Contact our Pahrump texting while driving accident lawyer when you need legal guidance to recover fair compensation for your losses. Our Pahrump car accident lawyers have over 60 years of combined experience.
How to Prove the Other Driver Was Driving and Texting
One of the most challenging aspects of these cases is proving that the other driver was engaged in distracted driving, such as texting. If you saw the driver using their phone, even if they were just holding their mobile device in their hands, tell our Pahrump personal injury lawyer about what you experienced. We will then work to gather evidence to substantiate your case. Some examples of evidence we may seek include:
- Witness statements from you, your passengers, the driver’s passengers, or others who saw that driver texting
- Police reports indicating that the driver was distracted
- Traffic camera footage or other photos of what occurred
- Phone records were pursued legally through a warrant
- Commercial trucking logs, if applicable
- Statements made by the driver at the time of the accident
- Accident reconstruction evidence
Every bit of information we can obtain can prove to be valuable to your case and claim. When you speak with us during your consultation, let us know anything you saw or experienced at the time of the accident that may help explain what occurred and why. That helps us get the investigation started.
Texting and Driving Dangers Are Very Real
Distracted driving, which includes texting while driving, is illegal in Nevada under NRS 484B.165. The law imposes a $50 civil penalty for a first violation and may result in points on a person’s license over time. The dangers of distracted driving are very much understood.
In the last reporting year, 315,167 people suffered serious injuries as a result of these accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Distracted Driving Dangers and Statistics report. In addition, 3,208 people lost their lives. Victims who survive often suffer injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries, including severe contusions and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis
- Broken bones with crushing incidents
- Amputations
- Internal organ damage
- Emotional trauma
If you are facing a long road to recovery or suffering from injuries that may never fully recover, set up a free consultation to speak to our legal team. Let our Pahrump texting while driving accident lawyer help you seek action against those who allowed you to face these risks. You have the right to damages you can prove. H&P Law will do that for you.
What to Do After an Accident with a Distracted Driver
What you do after an accident with a driver who was texting can play a role in your recovery of damages. You may know exactly what happened or have an idea of what occurred. Take these steps to help secure and protect the available evidence:
- Pull to the side of the road and make sure you are safe. Call 911. You want the police to arrive at the scene and medical providers to protect your health.
- Approach the other driver with care. Listen to what they say, but do not offer any information about fault. They may tell you they “looked at their phone” or “didn’t see you.” These simple statements are vital.
- Take photos of the damage. That includes damage to your vehicle and theirs, your injuries, and anything visible inside the driver’s car.
- Inform the police of what you saw prior to the accident. Only provide actual facts without any speculation of what you think may have happened.
- Get the names and contact information for everyone involved, including passengers and third parties, such as witnesses who pulled over to help you.
- Get medical care immediately. Going to the hospital allows you to properly document that your injuries came from the accident itself.
Then, call us. Let our Pahrump texting while driving accident attorney go to work building your case. We will handle the insurance company, gather all evidence in your case, and work to build a comprehensive claim. You can trust that we will do everything possible to demonstrate fault and hold those who hurt you accountable.
We Build a Maximum Claim for Your Injuries and Losses
After we prove fault, the next step is to build your claim to include all potential financial losses you have. It is always critical to gather data that fully demonstrates your losses. Some of the most common types of losses you may be owed in an accident include:
- Medical expenses: Costs for emergency care, hospitalization, expected future medical care, medications, and other losses
- Loss of wages: Compensation for time you missed at work, including loss of benefits, hours worked, or bonuses
- Loss of earning capacity: In situations where you cannot go back to work or work as many hours, you may be owed compensation for those changes
- Pain and suffering: This includes losses for any physical pain or emotional suffering you had as a result of the accident or your recovery
- Loss of quality of life: Damage recovery for changes to your life and relationships as a result of the accident
In every situation, victims deserve support for what others do to them. Yet, all of the burden of proof is on your shoulders. When you work with our attorney, you gain knowledge of your rights and fierce advocacy from our team. We will fight for full and fair compensation for you.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation with a Texting While Driving Accident Attorney in Pahrump
Speak to the legal team at H&P Law now about what happened to you. Let our texting while driving accident lawyer in Pahrump seek full and fair compensation on your behalf.
We know what you are facing is not fair. With our extensive experience, we will use the law to help you recover damages owed to you.
