Houston Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
Distractions are everywhere in our society. From cell phones to pets, it seems like there’s never a moment when something isn’t vying for our attention. You will need a Houston distracted driving accident lawyer to be your advocate to get the compensation you deserve.
Drivers, however, have an obligation to keep their focus on the road and to not get sidetracked by anything else. A car crash can happen in the span of a single heartbeat, but the injuries and property damage caused can take much, much longer to repair.
Distracted driving causes thousands of accidents every year and often goes hand-in-hand with speeding. If you’ve been hurt in one of these wrecks, the distracted driver owes you more than just an explanation—he or she owes you financial compensation for your damages. A Houston distracted driving accident lawyer from Denena Points, PC can help you pursue these funds and answer any questions you might have along the way.
What Is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving refers to anything that might cause a driver to focus on something other than his or her driving. Cell phone use, whether texting, calling, or using an app, is easily the most frequently seen cause of these types of car accidents.
Of course, it’s not the only example. The list of potential distractions faced by a driver is virtually infinite, but some of the more common ones we see are as follows:
- Eating
- Reading
- Applying makeup
- Arguing or conversing with passengers
- Pets
Proving the Distraction
Sometimes the most difficult part of litigating distracted driving accidents is actually proving the distraction. Cell phone use sometimes makes this easier, as there may be usage records that we can acquire from the phone company. A Houston distracted driving accident lawyer can help you find out why.
Other potential evidence will vary substantially according to the form the distraction took. For example, eating while driving should be simple enough to prove, as the food or drink will likely still be in the other driver’s car. Arguing with a passenger may be more difficult to prove, but witnesses and video footage may be able to help us here.
Regardless of the type of distraction, you can count on us to find whatever evidence is available and to build the strongest case possible for why you deserve compensation.
What Is Your Car Crash Claim Worth?
Your financial settlement will need to compensate you for all of the damages you experience because of the crash. Your direct financial losses will need to be assessed, and future expenses will also need to be estimated:
- Medical expenses
- Trips to see a specialist
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Home or vehicle modifications made necessary by your injuries
- Physical and emotional therapy
We’ll also work closely with you to determine how the accident has affected your life in general, as a truly fair settlement should also compensate you for these noneconomic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement or physical impairment
- Decreased enjoyment of life
Consult with a Houston Distracted Driving Lawyer
Being involved in an accident with a distracted driver means that you deserve financial compensation for what you’ve endured. At Denena Points, PC, your case will be treated with the care and attention it deserves.
We provide sound, compassionate counsel to our clients and aggressively pursue the financial award they deserve. To get started with a free legal evaluation, please call 713-807-9500 or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.