Las Vegas Distracted Driver Accident Attorneys
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people across the U. S. were killed in car crashes caused by distracted drivers in 2008. That same year, more than 500,000 were hurt or seriously injured.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligence of a distracted driver, you have the right to pursue money damages for your loss. If the loved one lost in the crash was a breadwinner, the court will take his or her income, earnings potential and savings into account when granting an award.
For a free initial consultation, contact the distracted driving accidents attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry Levinson. Personal injury and wrongful death law can be complex, and it is wise to have a qualified attorney review your case to determine if you have a viable claim.
Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents
According to the U. S. Department of Transportation, distracted driving significantly impairs your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Any time you take your eyes off the road, shift your attention or take your hands off the wheel, you put yourself and your passengers at risk of a serious crash. According to Carnegie Mellon, talking on a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of driving with 0.08% Blood Alcohol Concentration, because your reaction time slows down so much.
Common distracted driving tasks include:
- Talking on a cell phone
- Texting while driving
- Using a navigation system or reading maps
- Fiddling with your iPod® or car stereo
- Putting on makeup or shaving
Distracted driving accidents can result in serious injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head-on collisions
- Rear end accidents
- Wrongful death
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury, contact a distracted driving accidents lawyer at our firm for a free initial consultation. We aggressively negotiate with insurance companies for fair compensation, and will bring your suit to trial if that is the best way to win money damages for your losses.
Our car accident attorneys serve clients in Las Vegas, Pahrump and throughout Nevada.
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