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Distracted Drivers Kill and Injure Thousands Each Year. That’s Why You May Need a Distracted Driving Accident Attorney.
The technology we hold in our hands and find in our cars keeps us connected, points us in the right direction, and entertains us. They can also be deadly.
Whether caused by texting, cell phone use, or any other behaviors that take a driver’s eyes off the road or hands off the wheel, distracted driving injures and kills people every single day in the United States. Distracted driving took the lives of 3,142 Americans and injured over 400,000 more in 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Fighting for Justice After Distracted Driving Accidents: Support for Victims and Families
A boating accident can involve the collision or capsizing of any watercraft, defined by Maine law as vessels used to transport people over water, excluding seaplanes. These include sculls, sailboats, yachts, motorboats, fishing boats, charter vessels, and jet skis. Regardless of the vessel type, venturing into open water always carries risks. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported 564 boating fatalities in the most recent year. Most accidents occurred with open water boats or personal watercraft, but kayaks and canoes had the highest percentage of fatalities.
Texting Is One of Many Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents
Texting and using a cell phone are often the first things people associate with distracted driving, as they are among the most common causes of accidents. However, distractions have existed since the earliest days of motoring. According to the NHTSA, distracted driving includes “any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract them from driving and increase the risk of crashing.”
Distractions fall into three categories: visual (eyes off the road), manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (mind off driving). Texting is especially dangerous as it involves all three. Other common distractions include eating, applying makeup, using GPS, talking to passengers, or even admiring scenery. Everyday actions we may not consider distractions can significantly increase the risk of accidents.
How a Distracted Driving Accident Attorney Can Help
Proving that the driver who caused your injuries was distracted is essential for holding them accountable and securing compensation for your losses. An experienced distracted driving attorney can use various types of evidence to establish that the driver was not paying attention at the time of the crash.
Key evidence includes witness observations, such as what you or others saw before the accident, like the driver using their phone or engaging in other distractions. Phone records can confirm if the driver was texting or calling during the crash. Additionally, crash data recorders (“black boxes”) can provide critical forensic evidence to support your case, helping demonstrate negligence and liability.
Contact a Maine Distracted Driving Accident Attorney at Berman & Simmons for a Free Consultation
At Berman & Simmons, our distracted driving accident attorneys have the advocacy skills, courtroom acumen, and relentless commitment to our clients’ well-being to get them the compensation they need after a crash turns their lives upside-down. But we also understand that distracted driving accident victims and their families may need more than a trial lawyer to help them through the challenges that follow a serious car accident.
That is why we’ll take the time to listen to your story and understand your concerns. That is why we provide guidance and direction on everything from medical care to insurance issues. That is why we stand by your side at every step until your matter is concluded. We want you to focus on your recovery while we focus on holding those who caused your injuries accountable for their actions.
Contact a distracted driving accident attorney at Berman & Simmons today for a free consultation to discuss your claim.
Don’t wait to hire a personal injury lawyer:
- Maine has strict deadlines for filing many personal injury claims
- The other insurance company is likely already building their client’s case against you.
- Witnesses may become unavailable and evidence may be lost or degraded with time.
- You’ll need help navigating your medical care and dealing with financial pressures.
- You need peace of mind to focus on your recovery.