Have you suffered considerable losses in a devastating car accident because another motorist took their eyes off the road? It doesn’t matter whether they committed only a “small” mistake—they should compensate you for all resulting damages, including medical bills and lost wages.
At Alpert Schreyer, LLC, we have helped many clients win significant monetary settlements and verdicts in their Maryland distracted driving car accident claims. If you’re looking for experienced, aggressive Waldorf personal injury attorneys who can help to secure your financial stability for the future, look no further. Call us today at (844) 632-7274 for a free, comprehensive consultation.
Distracted driving accidents happen more often during weekdays and between the hours of noon and 7 p.m.
Despite distracted driving prevention and education programs in Maryland, accidents and injuries continue to be a constant risk on the roads. At any moment, a distracted driver may impact your life in many ways. It is important to understand what causes distracted driving and what to do after a crash.
When we consider distracted driving in today’s day and age, we often think about texting, social media posting, taking selfies, checking email, browsing the internet, or any other text-based action on our smartphones. While these are all highly dangerous distractions, it is important to remember that not all distractions involve technology.
A young mother may have an upset child in the back seat and may keep looking back and handing toys to her child, trying to soothe him. The mother may mean well, but she also may not realize that she takes her eyes off the road every time she turns around, takes her hands off the wheel to hand him toys, and has her attention off of driving since she is so focused on her child. All of these distractions can result in a terrible crash and severe injuries to others.
When a driver is behind the wheel, they should do everything in their power to remain focused on the road and to avoid distraction. Even if a driver is not on their smartphone, they should still be fully responsible if they cause a crash due to other distractions.
When a person allows him—or herself to become distracted, they are making a choice, just like when a person chooses to get behind the wheel after they’ve had a few drinks. Eating and drinking, grooming, turning around and talking to passengers, and texting while driving all have the potential to cause serious injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists.
Up until October 1, 2014, in Maryland, distracted drivers that caused accidents simply had to pay fines in accordance with the laws of the time. This is no longer the case. Thanks to Jake’s Law, named after a child killed by a distracted driver back in 2011, distracted drivers in Maryland today could face tough penalties, including a jail sentence of up to a year, a fine of up to $5,000 and 12 points against their license. Supporters of Jake’s Law hope the bill’s recent passage will serve as a distracted driving deterrence for drivers throughout the state.
While many people learn of the potential penalties of distracted driving and refrain from distracting activities whenever possible, the law does not deter many others. Drivers continue to look at their phones and more, taking their eyes and focus away from the act of driving. While an arrest and criminal penalties may punish a driver, they do little to compensate victims injured by the distracted driver. Instead, injured victims should discuss how to take necessary legal action with an experienced personal injury lawyer right away.
The value of car accident claims can vary substantially depending on the nature and severity of the accident-related injuries.
Many drivers make the choice to be distracted while driving. To hold them accountable for their actions, the injured victims of distracted drivers must proactively decide to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, as is their right. If you or loved one suffered injuries in a car crash caused by a distracted driver, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses. At Alpert Schreyer, LLC, our Waldorf car accident attorneys know that distracted driving accidents are preventable and are committed to helping their clients obtain maximum compensation for their injuries.
Insurance companies have many tactics to convince unrepresented car accident victims to take less than they deserve. Our lawyers work to make sure that does not happen.
In some cases, an insurance company refuses to offer enough to cover your losses, and our lawyers can take further action and file a personal; injury lawsuit in civil court. We handle the entire litigation process, working continually to get you the settlement agreement you need. Our team does not hesitate to take a case to court when it is necessary to protect the rights of our clients.
Every driver should know the risks of harm they create when they use a smartphone or engage in other distracting activities while driving. When someone’s negligence suddenly disrupts your life, it is important that you discuss your rights with a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as possible. At Alpert Schreyer, LLC, we regularly represent clients injured in many types of crashes and suffering from many types of injuries. If you would like to learn your options for taking legal action and seeking compensation, please do not hesitate to contact our firm. Case evaluations are free, so please contact us online or call the office today at (844) 632-7274.