Driving is a responsibility. Whenever we get behind the wheel, we must focus on the road to help prevent accidents. Sometimes, though, other drivers do not act responsibly. They become distracted while driving and engage in behavior that causes accidents. These accidents can be devastating, even deadly, for the people they affect.
If you have suffered injuries in a car accident because of someone else’s distracted driving, we might be able to help you. Ben Crump Law, PLLC, can help you learn how a Louisville distracted driving accident lawyer could seek financial awards on your behalf.
Call (844) 730-0233 today to set up a free consultation. You can tell us about the details of your accident, and we can help you review your legal options.
Distracted Driving Costs Lives
Car accidents happen every day, and distracted driving causes many of them. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep their focus strictly on the road. Accidents can happen so quickly that you might not be able to do anything to stop them. Thousands of people in the U.S. are fatally wounded because of distracted driving, including people in Kentucky. It is every motorist’s responsibility to stay alert while driving.
We all know how much of a problem texting and driving is, but that is only one distraction to drivers on the road. Distracted driving is anything that takes motorists’ hands, eyes, or minds off driving, including:
- Eating or drinking
- Talking to passengers
- Using a cell phone for texting, talking, or otherwise
- Changing the radio station
- Using a navigation device
- Controlling pets or children
According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), current state laws prohibit texting and driving, and drivers under age 18 are not allowed to use a cellphone at all while operating a vehicle.
For a free legal consultation with a distracted driving lawyer serving Louisville, call (844) 730-0233
You Can Seek Compensation
Your car accident certainly brought your life to a halt. You may have had to find a new mode of transportation, or you could still be rehabilitating your body from your injuries. If the other driver in your accident was driving while distracted, and you can prove they caused your accident, then they could be held liable for your damages.
You might be able to recover many of your accident-related costs if you were not at fault. If the other driver were driving while distracted, they are responsible for the costs associated with the accident, which could include:
- Medical expenses for doctor visits, medication, medical equipment, and other medical needs.
- Lost wages for the time you missed at work and any time you need to take off.
- Diminished earning capacity for the loss of income you may face if your injuries keep you from doing the job you did before the accident.
- Pain and suffering for your injuries and the other hardships of your accident.
- Inconvenience for scheduling and keeping medical appointments and finding a new mode of transportation, among other things.
- Property damage for the repair or replacement of your vehicle and other damaged property.
If your loved one died because of the accident, you could file for a loss of companionship or the loss of the benefits of the relationship you had with them. Your lawsuit can include burial costs, funeral costs, and other damages you had to endure due to your family member’s death. You also might be able to recover some damages for the suffering your loved one endured before they died.
A lawyer can help you determine the financial award to pursue in your case. You can ask for economic damages, or those with a fixed dollar amount, and noneconomic damages, which are harder to determine a dollar amount for because they are intangible.
Even if the other driver says you are at fault, you could speak to a lawyer before making any decisions. A lawyer can advise you on your case and help you figure out your next steps.
If you are ready to start pursuing legal action on your case, give Ben Crump Law, PLLC, a call today to schedule a free case evaluation. We can answer your questions and help you understand the laws that apply to your case.
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Do Not Miss Your Opportunity to File
In Kentucky, you have one year to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to Kentucky Revised Statutes § 413.140(1)(a). There are some exceptions, such as if you suffered incapacitation due to your injuries. The same time limit applies to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the victim’s surviving family members.
As stated in Kentucky Revised Statutes § 413.125, you have two years to file a lawsuit for damage to your property, including your vehicle and anything else damaged in the accident.
A Louisville distracted driving accident lawyer can tell you how the statute of limitations deadline applies to your case. If you miss the statute of limitations, the court could dismiss your case, which means you will miss your chance to pursue compensation.
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Do not hesitate to get the process started with a Louisville distracted driving accident lawyer’s help. If you are recovering from injuries because of someone else’s negligent, distracted driving, you have a right to seek compensation to cover your losses. You could receive financial awards for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
You have suffered long enough because of another driver’s negligence, and Ben Crump Law, PLLC, wants to fight for you and your family. Call (844) 730-0233 today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency-fee-basis. You do not pay us any fees upfront or out of pocket, and we take our fee only if we win a settlement for you.
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