Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road. Like drunk driving, drowsy driving can impair judgment and affect reaction time. A fatigued driver may even fall asleep while operating the vehicle.
If a drowsy driver harmed you or someone you love, you may have a right to pursue a compensation claim. While you’ll need to recover payment from your own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance for more minor accidents, you can pursue a claim against the drowsy driver if you suffered serious injuries.
Diaco Law is here and ready to help you. Our car accident lawyers in Tampa have decades of experience fighting for crash victims, and we’ve recovered millions. We can guide you in your pursuit of justice, so give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with a Tampa drowsy driving accident lawyer.
How can You Prove Drowsy Driving?
Drowsy driving can be difficult to prove because there’s no clear test to determine if someone was too tired to operate a vehicle safely. However, Diaco Law can help you gather the necessary evidence to show that the driver who harmed you should be held liable for your losses.
Some of the different kinds of evidence we can obtain include:
- Driver logs from truck drivers showing violations of FMCSA hours of service rules if the drowsy driving accident involved a commercial motor vehicle
- Cell phone data showing the driver’s location on a GPS, a history of late-night calls or texts, or how long the driver was using an app such as Uber or Lyft in rideshare accident cases.
- Witness testimony from anyone who may have seen the drowsy driver nodding off, yawning, or driving erratically because of fatigue
- Expert testimony from accident reconstruction specialists who can review the circumstances of the crash, the scene, and the resulting damage to try to determine how the crash occurred
- Camera footage from dash cams, security cameras, and traffic cameras shows signs of fatigue.
- Police reports, which can include details the police discovered in their crash investigation, including signs of fatigue.
- Statements from the other driver, if the driver admitted they were drowsy or that they had fallen asleep.
Our firm will work hard to conduct a thorough investigation and build the strongest case possible so you can maximize compensation for your losses.
How can a Tampa Drowsy Driving Accident Attorney Help You?
Diaco Law is here to help if you or someone you love has been hurt by a drowsy driver. Our team will:
- Investigate the evidence to build a strong case
- Help you understand what your claim is worth so you don’t accept a low settlement offer
- Work with you to determine if you can make a fault claim or must recover within the no-fault system
- Negotiate with your own insurer to get fair compensation if you are going through your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for more minor injuries
- Negotiate a settlement with the responsible parties or go to court in the pursuit of justice when you’re taking action against the drowsy motorist who hurt you
Through it all, our team will also keep you informed and will work closely with you to understand your goals and maximize the chances of a favorable outcome in your case.
Contact Diaco Law Today
Diaco Law is ready to go to work to get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with a Tampa drowsy driving accident lawyer to find out more.