Vancouver Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers
EXPERIENCED DISTRACTED DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED PERSONS IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON AREA
Did you or someone you love suffer an injury in a car accident because of a distracted driver? If so, you need to immediately call an experienced Vancouver distracted driving accident attorney.
Drivers can be distracted by almost anything that takes their attention from the road. However, it often occurs when drivers text or use their cellular devices. Whatever the distraction, these drivers are a danger to other motorists.
Distracted driving is a prevalent nationwide problem, leading to thousands of serious motor vehicle accidents yearly in Washington State and Oregon. If a distracted driver hurts you or someone you love, you are entitled to seek compensation. You can contact us today by filling out a contact form, or calling now (360) 695-4244 to schedule a free consultation.
Experienced Vancouver Car Accident Lawyers
At Schauermann Thayer, our Vancouver car attorneys have nearly 40 years of experience helping injured car accident victims. We’ve seen our fair share of horrific crashes caused by distracted drivers and helped those injured accident victims rebuild their lives. This experience makes us an ideal law firm for anyone seeking justice after a severe car accident.
Our lawyers have the background and experience to help evaluate liability after a distracted driving accident. We use this knowledge to help you obtain fair compensation for your injuries.
We are dedicated to providing excellent representation to each client as they seek full recovery for damages caused by distracted drivers. Our attorneys have decades of experience combined, giving them a skilled perspective on the best approach to obtaining fair compensation.
The lawyers at Schauermann Thayer begin with an initial assessment of your likelihood of recovery. If we determine that you are likely to recover damages for your injuries, we will guide you carefully through the settlement, arbitration, and trial process.
Types of Distracted Driving in Vancouver
Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways, contributing to more than 25 percent of all accidents. In 2015, 3,477 people were killed, and an additional 391,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
The dangers of distracted driving are well-documented. Studies have shown that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of being in an accident. And if you’re texting while driving, you’re 23 times more likely to be in a crash.
Distracted driving comes in many forms but generally refers to any activity that diverts a driver’s attention away from the task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety.
There are three main types of distraction:
- Visual – taking your eyes off the road;
- Manual – taking your hands off the wheel; and/or
- Cognitive – taking your mind off driving.
Our personal injury lawyers are committed to obtaining fair settlements, arbitration awards, and trial verdicts for people injured in accidents caused by distracted behaviors, including:
- Texting or using a handheld device while driving;
- Talking with passengers;
- Disciplining children or pets;
- Grooming; and/or
- Eating and drinking.
Texting and Driving in Vancouver
Texting while driving is especially dangerous because it combines all three types of distractions. When drivers take their eyes off the road to text, their hands off the wheel to type, and their minds off driving they created a dangerous situation for themselves and everyone else on the road.
Texting while driving is particularly dangerous because it takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds – long enough to travel the length of a football field at 55 miles per hour.
The hands-on use of a mobile phone while driving is illegal in both Oregon and Washington State. Yet, drivers in both states continue to use mobile devices illegally. This puts everyone on the road in danger.
Filing a Claim After a Distracted Driving Accident
Our attorneys know how to build a case to recover damages after a distracted driving accident. We have the necessary resources and time to invest in fully investigating collisions caused by distracted behavior.
We know that insurance companies don’t always play fair. Their main goal can be to pay accident victims as little as possible.
Our Vancouver distracted driving attorneys fight to protect our clients.
Gathering Evidence After a Distracted Driving Accident
If you have been involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you may face an uphill battle with the insurance company.
When you hire our law firm, we will quickly fight back against insurance company tactics. This involves gathering the evidence needed to build a strong case.
We can obtain a driver’s phone records. These may show whether the driver was using his or her phone in the moments leading up to the accident.
Our lawyers will also look for witnesses who saw the other driver using their phone before the accident. Eyewitness testimony can be a powerful tool in injury claims.
Another piece of evidence we might use is the police report. The responding officer should note if they believe distracted driving played a role in the accident. Our Vancouver distracted driving accident lawyers can also obtain an accident reconstruction report. This will detail how the accident happened and what factors played a role.
Fighting an insurance company after a car accident caused by a distracted driver can be a challenge. However, if you have evidence of the other driver’s negligence, you stand a good chance of getting the compensation you deserve.
It is important to contact our firm as soon as possible after the accident, as the full extent of injuries and damages suffered may not immediately become apparent. If you do not have the guidance of an experienced attorney, you may unknowingly settle for less than full and fair compensation.
Contact Our Vancouver Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys Today
If you or someone you love suffered an injury in Vancouver or anywhere in Washington, we are here to help. Our law firm knows you need money to pay for medical expenses and damages. That’s why we work quickly to protect your rights. Contact a Vancouver car accident attorney from Schauermann Thayer today by filling out a contact form, or calling now (360) 695-4244 to schedule a free consultation.