It takes seconds to look at a text message or adjust the navigation system, but in those seconds, lives change. For victims of such vehicle accidents, having a skilled and experienced Pahrump distracted driving accident lawyer by your side is essential.
H&P Law has over 60 years of combined experience. We fight to ensure you receive fair compensation. Our Pahrump car accident lawyers can protect the integrity of your claim and advocate for your best interests.
How We Prove a Driver Was Distracted
Proving distraction is a necessary step to seeking a claim against those who are at fault. In some situations, police reports from the accident demonstrate what caused the incident, documenting the distraction. Other times, our distracted driving accident lawyers will work to uncover what occurred using the evidence available, such as:
- Looking into witness statements about what occurred
- Investigating what you, as the victim, recalled
- Seeking phone records that could demonstrate the use of the phone
- Using dash cam and traffic camera footage
- Viewing the accident reconstruction support
We will uncover all documentation that supports your claim. You can expect us to be aggressive in demonstrating what the driver was doing that put your future at risk. Avoid filing your claim until you seek the help of a Pahrump personal injury lawyer.
Distracted Driving Losses Devastate Families
Distracted driving occurs when a person operating a vehicle fails to focus their full attention on the roadway in front of them, causing an accident and injuries to others. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s distracted driving dangers and statistics report states that, in 2023, 3,275 people lost their lives due to distracted driving across the country.
The following examples of what others may be doing to cause such incidents and losses are all preventable incidents that dramatically alter victims’ lives:
- Texting behind the wheel
- Checking email
- Having a heated conversation with someone on the phone or in the car
- A pet sitting on the lap of the driver
- A driver eating or drinking
- Adjusting the radio or navigation system
- Daydreaming
In these situations, the driver’s lack of attention on the roadway poses a serious risk of injury because they cannot respond to changing road conditions quickly enough. A person steps into the crosswalk or a car stops at a light, causing the distracted driver to create a serious accident. If this happens to you, our Pahrump distracted driving accident attorneys are ready to help you.
What Makes Distracted Driving Cases Challenging
Even in a direct case where the police report documents that the driver was distracted, seeking and recovering fair compensation can be challenging. Some of the best reasons to work with distracted driving accident attorneys in Pahrump revolve around our experience in handling challenges that often occur.
Some examples of instances in which you should not settle your claim without first speaking to an attorney include the following:
- Demonstrating fault. If there is any question about who is at fault in this case, expect our legal team to seek out evidence to support your claim. Fault may involve third parties in some situations. Other times, insurance companies try to shift the fault to you.
- Complicated injuries and losses. If you have serious injuries and losses, insurance companies may aggressively work to minimize your claim value. This may mean using tactics like denying claims or blaming pre-existing conditions on your losses.
- Limited insurance coverage. Some drivers may not have enough insurance coverage to pay for all of the losses you have. That often requires going to court.
Distracted driving is illegal in Nevada, but that does not help you as the victim. Fines paid by the at-fault party to the DMV do not provide you with any relief. For that, we need to seek legal action in a court of law. Call H&P Law today to schedule a free consultation, and be sure to review our case results.
How Much Your Pahrump Distracted Driving Accident Claim May Be Worth
You should have the right to pursue compensation for any loss you have from a distracted driver’s actions. If a distracted driver caused your injuries, do not settle for a simple claim for medical bills. Your claim may be worth much more. Distracted driving accident losses may include:
- Medical bills from the incident and your recovery process
- Loss of time and earnings due to being unable to work
- Loss of earning capacity if you suffer long-term injuries
- Mental anguish and emotional distress, including the onset of conditions like PTSD
- Property damage to repair or replace your vehicle and other assets
- Loss of household services
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
Our attorneys want to help you build a strong claim that incorporates all possible losses owed to you. To do this, we work with you to uncover all ways that this incident is impacting your life, including your ability to do the things you love or maintain relationships. Let us fight for fair compensation.
You Have Limited Time to Take Legal Action
Under Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.190, victims of personal injury have a full two years from the date the incident took place to file a lawsuit in a court of law. Most of the time, our legal team will pursue a claim through the at-fault party’s insurance company and then seek out a settlement without having to go to court.
If the insurance company refuses to pay you fairly, we have two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit to fight for your rights in court. Our distracted driving accident lawyers in Pahrump will not stop until you receive fair treatment under the law.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Pahrump Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys Today
Your future may be different now than before your accident, but the law gives you the right to pursue fair compensation for the losses you have suffered. Expect our Pahrump distracted driving accident lawyers to be ready to build a strong case for you to maximize your right to fair compensation. Set up a free consultation with H&P Law now.
