Chicago Distracted Driving Lawyer

Distracted driving includes all types of behaviors that take a driver's attention from the road. Although distracted driving is often linked to cell phone use (look at our cell phone accident page here), it is not the only activity causing drivers to lose focus.

Eating, drinking, conversing with passengers, and fidgeting with various gadgets or radio can all be culprits in distracted driving accidents.

Hiring an Illinois Distracted Driving Vehicle Crash Attorney can Help

The distracted driving lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC represent people who have suffered serious injuries related to a distracted driver in Chicago, Illinois. Our auto accident lawyers have successfully resolved motor vehicle injury cases from across Illinois, and we look forward to assisting you or your family member.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation. We handle every distracted driving accident case on a contingency fee basis, so there is never a legal fee charged unless we are successful on your behalf.

Distracted Driving Car Accident FAQs

Distracted Driving: Why 'Distracted Driving' is Compared to 'Drunk Driving' in Terms of Dangers

There can be deadly consequences whenever a driver looks away from the road, takes their hands from the wheel, or loses focus while driving. It only takes a moment for the person in front of them to hit their brakes unexpectedly or for an object to fly onto the road.

A distracted driver is as dangerous as drunk drivers on Illinois roadways in many aspects. If the driver is distracted when a motor vehicle accident occurs, they might not react in time safely.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, most crashes are due to inattention by the driver in that crucial three seconds before a crash, accounting for 80% of crashes.

• Texting while driving increases the risk of an accident by twenty-three times
• Reaching for a moving object while driving increases the risk by nine times
• Putting on make-up increases the risk by three times
• Looking at an external object increases the risk of an accident by 3.7 times

Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed, and another 350,000 are injured due to a distracted driver in the United States. These people might have been in the car with the driver, walking, riding their bike, or sharing the road in another vehicle.

Distracted driving is a real tragedy that is entirely preventable. The temporary and permanent losses to family and friends should never have happened.

Texting & Driving: A Culture That Doesn't Stop

Texting while driving is one of the biggest distractions on the roadway. Although talking on a smartphone could distract a driver, texting is more dangerous because it requires the driver to look away from the road.

An average text message takes 4.6 seconds to read, which is equivalent to motorists shutting their eyes while driving the distance of a football field at 55 MPH. In addition to being dangerous, in Illinois, texting while driving is against the law and is a primary offense, meaning drivers can be pulled over by police for that violation alone and issued a ticket.

Proving Distracted Driving Played a Role in a Chicago Auto Accident

Proving that the other driver was distracted, and their negligence caused the accident is not always easy. Although police are now better trained in Chicago car accident investigations to look for distractions like cell phone use, sometimes it will take eyewitness accounts and other evidence to prove it.

Consequently, our accident lawyers regularly obtain the following evidence to established liability and damages in distracted driving accident cases on behalf of our clients:

• Cellphone records showing phone calls and text messages made and received before and during the accident
• Police reports
• Photographs of vehicles involved and the scene of the crash
• Medical records and medical expenses for past and future treatment
• Reports from treating physicians regarding the permanency of injuries and medical treatment
• Information on the negligent driver's insurance company

Our Chicago car accident lawyers use Illinois law to ensure the most successful case results and personal injury claims involving distracted driving. We currently handle cases of distracted driving in construction zones, school zones, and congested areas.

Rest assured that our law firm will handle every aspect of your case to maximize your vehicle accident case's value. We will build a case for settlement with an insurance company or present at trial.

Chicago car Collision Attorneys for Distracted Driver Accidents

Did a distracted driver cause an accident that left you injured or your loved one dead? If so, you need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to ensure that you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries from the responsible parties.

The Chicago distracted driving accident lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC have successfully resolved difficult auto accident cases, and our team of experts will help you prove your case too. We will use our knowledge and research skills to obtain the financial outcome you deserve for your losses.

Contact our Cook County personal injury lawyers at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) to schedule a free consultation. Please do not send sensitive information to our law office through voicemail, email, or text message.

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