Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things a motorist can do. Split attention affects judgement, reaction time, and visibility. Drivers who are distracted are both more likely to crash and more likely to become involved in a car accident that is very serious since they don’t initiate defensive moves quickly enough to avert a devastating collision.
When you or someone you love is hurt or killed in a distracted driving crash, you need to take legal action to get the compensation you deserve from the driver who failed to pay proper attention on the road. Diaco Law is here to help.
Our firm has represented many victims of distracted driving crashes, and we will put our knowledge and experience to work in your fight for justice. Give us a call at (813) 221-7978 today to talk with a Tampa distracted driving accident attorney and learn more about how our firm can help you be “made whole” or fully compensated for all losses.
Types of Distracted Driving Accidents
When most people think of distracted driving accidents, they think about cell phones — and phones are, indeed, a leading cause of collisions resulting from drivers being focused on their phones instead of the road.
However, there are also other dangerous distractions that can increase the crash risk as well, including:
- Eating while driving
- Drivers playing with infotainment systems in their vehicles
- Drivers talking with passengers in their car instead of focusing on the road
- Drivers reaching for something in their vehicles
- Drivers applying makeup or flossing their teeth while driving
- Daydreaming drivers
Some of these cases are easier to prove than others. For example, it’s hard to show a driver was unreasonably distracted by talking with passengers or daydreaming, while it is easier to demonstrate that they were on the phone or eating.
Still, with the right legal help, you can gather evidence, interview witnesses, and find experts who will help to show that distraction was the cause of your crash — and that the other driver should be held liable for your losses because their lack of focus was the direct cause of your harm.
Diaco Law Offers the Support You Need in Distracted Driving Accidents
Diaco Law has a long history of helping clients recover millions of dollars in compensation in distracted driving cases. Our firm can help in many important ways in the aftermath of an accident, including:
- Gathering evidence such as telephone records, witness testimony, and crash scene pictures
- Identifying all potential defendants, as there could be multiple parties to blame (for example, a trucking company could be liable if a driver they employed was distracted on the job)
- Negotiating with the insurance company to recover compensation that is fair and appropriate, given the nature of the accident and the extent of loss
- Fighting in court for distracted driving compensation and putting together a solid and compelling case showing the other driver was at fault for the incident
You should be repaid for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress if a distracted driver hurts you. Our firm will help you to prove that’s the case and to show the extent of your damages so you can get the money you deserve.