Distracted Driving Accidents

Our experienced lawyer for distracted driving accidents in The Villages handles collisions effectively.

Cell phones, especially smartphones, have become integral to daily life, offering convenience and connectivity. However, when used irresponsibly, they can pose serious dangers. In particular, using a cell phone while driving significantly increases the risk of a motor vehicle crash. Distracted driving from cell phones has become a leading cause of U.S. accidents, highlighting the need to stay focused on the road.

Although distracted driving poses well-known risks, our Villages Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers recognize that many drivers still choose to use their cell phones behind the wheel. Drivers continue to give in to other distractions as well. As a result, distracted driving accidents continue to occur every day, and they present a very real concern for residents of The Villages and other communities throughout Florida.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a motor vehicle crash caused by a distracted driver, you likely have many questions, such as: How will I pay my medical bills? Do I need to provide a recorded statement to the insurance company? Should I hire an attorney or handle this on my own?

Our Villages Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are here to help. We offer a free consultation to answer all your questions and help you understand what you’re up against. There’s no obligation to work with us after your initial meeting, so you have nothing to lose by reaching out for guidance.

We want you to know that another driver who caused an accident because they were texting and driving is not your fault. Reckless individuals should face accountability. We want to help you do just that.

Our Villages distracted driving injury lawyers at Whittel & Melton only get paid if we successfully settle or win your case. We urge you to call us today at 352-369-5334 or contact us online 24/7 to learn more about the steps you should take to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

When Does a Distraction Increase a Driver’s Risk of Causing an Accident?

When it comes to distractions, it does not take much to significantly increase a driver’s risk of causing an auto accident. For example, in the time it takes to read an average text message, a vehicle traveling at highway speeds will traverse the length of an entire football stadium. A lot can happen in these few seconds, and many distractions take drivers’ eyes and minds off of the road for far longer.

As a result, any distraction has the potential to be dangerous. This includes distractions such as:

• Talking on the phone (hands-free or handheld)
• Sending and reading text messages
• Sending and reading emails
• Scrolling and posting on social media
• Entering and following GPS directions
• Adjusting the radio or setting a playlist
• Reading or watching a video
• Talking to passengers
• Eating, drinking or smoking
• Reaching for an object in the vehicle

How prevalent is distracted driving? Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly one in six injury-involved motor vehicle crashes results from distracted driving. Every day, distracted drivers cause over 1,000 motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives due to someone else’s failure to focus on the road.

How Can You Show That the Other Driver Was Distracted?

To recover financial compensation after a distracted driving accident, you must prove that the driver who hit you or your loved one was distracted. While this might sound challenging (and it can be in some cases), there are numerous potential ways to prove that a driver was not paying attention at the time of a collision. For example, some types of evidence can prove that a driver was distracted:

• Cell phone records
• Police records
• Passenger or eye witness testimony
• Photographs from the scene of the accident
• Video footage of the accident
• Social media posts about the accident
• The driver’s own admissions
• Credit card or debit card receipts that show the driver was eating or drinking at the time of the crash

Discuss Your Case with a The Villages Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Today

If you need to seek financial compensation for losses you have incurred (and will continue to incur in the future) as the result of a distracted driving accident, we encourage you to contact us promptly. To speak with a The Villages distracted driving accident attorney in confidence, call 352-369-5334 or request a free consultation online today.