Negligent Driving Accident Attorneys in LV
Whenever we answer our phones or take a quick glance at our smartphones while behind the wheel, we distract ourselves from the road. While this is not the only example of distracted driving, it is one of the top factors that lead to accidents in Las Vegas, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Drivers who cause accidents because of this behavior often don't realize the safety consequences to themselves and others on the road until it's too late.
If you sustained injuries because a driver caused an accident while distracted, Nevada law gives you the right to pursue compensation from them. Vegas Valley Injury Law understands the difficulties that this level of negligence has caused you. We are here to ensure that the at-fault party who caused your injuries and related damages is held accountable for their actions.
Distracted Driving Situations That Cause Accidents in Las Vegas
There are three primary forms of distraction that we are all at risk of experiencing while driving. Even more shocking is that they can coincide depending on the circumstances at play. The first distraction category is visual, where we take our eyes off the road, even if just for a few seconds at a time. Manual distractions are situations where one or both hands are no longer on the wheel, which decreases the amount of vehicle control we have should an accident occur. Finally, we can be cognitively distracted. This usually happens when our mind is not focused on our driving. A great example is driving home after work and not remembering much of the journey.
As mentioned before, being distracted behind the wheel can involve one or more types of inattention. Cell phone usage involves all three categories, which significantly heightens your chances of being involved in a crash. Other dangerous situations include:
Eating or drinking
Using a GPS app
Reading
Daydreaming
Applying makeup, shaving, or brushing your hair
Messing with the radio or other vehicle controls
Responding to pets and/or children
How we help you
We will begin your case by investigating the accident scene.
Consult with doctors to identify the care victims will need.
Determine any loss in earnings, and account for pain and suffering endured due to your automobile accident.
Aggressively pursue the total compensation for all your losses including financial, medical, and emotional.
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Are All Instances of Distracted Driving Illegal?
While distracted driving is dangerous, not all situations involving it are illegal. While most states, including Nevada, recognize mobile phone usage behind the wheel as reckless and have passed laws prohibiting such behavior, other activities that distract attention from the road (ie: eating while driving) is not illegal.
To compensate for this fact, Nevada law incorporates a modified system of comparative negligence using a fault-based accident system that doesn’t strictly rely only on an action's illegality to determine negligence. Instead, state law recognizes that a duty of care exists, which dictates that we all have a responsibility not to endanger others with our actions. If this responsibility is breached, and that breach leads to a situation that causes others harm, then the at-fault party may be held liable for the damages those actions cause.
Proving negligence in a car accident involving distracted driving can be tricky in some cases. At Vegas Valley Injury Law, our experienced personal injury attorneys rely on extracting the key evidence needed to successfully prove distracted driving claims against at-fault parties that injured our clients.
Our firm is in the unique position to provide Las Vegas accident victims with support in obtaining this evidence, which could be in the form of any or all of the following:
Witness testimony
Video footage
Photographic evidence
Reconstruction of the accident scene
Police reports
Statements from the at-fault driver
On your own, much of this would be hard to obtain without having the appropriate contacts or legal privileges. Accordingly, it is imperative that consulting with a qualified Las Vegas accident attorney like Garrett Logan of Vegas Valley Injury Law will ensure that any available evidence is discovered and used to strengthen your case.
Why You Should Choose Vegas Valley Injury Law
Suffering a distracted driving-related accident is often catastrophic because the other driver probably didn't attempt to slow down before impact. The injuries you suffered are likely severe and involve conditions like multiple fractures or broken bones, head injury, contusions, and emotional trauma—all of which will require long-term care and treatment.
At Vegas Valley Injury Law, we recognize the overwhelming situation you are now facing because of a negligent driver's reckless actions. Our lead attorney, Garrett Logan, has years of experience representing individuals and families in your situation. He makes it his top priority to protect your best interests when negotiating with the liable parties involved.
At Vegas Valley Injury Law, you never have to worry about our team settling your case for less than what you deserve. Allow us to take some of this legal burden off your shoulders so that you can focus on healing.
Book Your Free Consultation Today
One of the most important first steps after suffering any car accident in Las Vegas is scheduling a free consultation with a personal injury attorney at Vegas Valley Injury Law. We will carefully analyze your case's details during our meeting and advise you on what options you have available regarding your injuries and other related damages.
Contact Vegas Valley Injury Law today at (702) 444-5555, or reach out via our online request form. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case's circumstances and advise you on the next best steps to protect your right to compensation under Nevada state law.
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