Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers

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Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous, and preventable, causes of motor vehicle accidents here in Virginia, and nationwide. When your life has been seriously impacted by a devastating motor vehicle crash, a Rutter Mills distracted driving accident lawyer can help you pursue justice and obtain maximum compensation for your injuries from a distracted driving accident.

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The National Safety Council estimates that 57% of all crashes can be attributed to someone talking on a cell phone or texting while driving.

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Every year, distracted drivers cause over 3,000 deaths and 391,000 injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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That’s more than 1,000 injuries every day caused by drivers whose eyes and minds wander off the road.

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Almost 20% of all reported car accident cases we see at Rutter Mills are the result of distracted driving.

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Distraction Comes in Many Forms

Phone use isn’t the only thing that distracts drivers. Using navigation, adjusting the climate controls, putting on makeup, or eating a quick burger can all take your focus away from the road in front of you. Distracted driving can include visual, manual, or cognitive distractions. Anything that causes a driver to take eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, or sends their mind to the clouds can be considered a “distraction” – and the grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.

If you have been injured in an accident and you think the other driver was distracted, call the car accident attorneys at Rutter Mills to help prove your case.

What Should You Do If You Believe Distracted Driving Was The Cause Of Your Accident?

Whether you know you were involved in a distracted driving accident or you just suspect it, taking the following steps can strengthen your claim:

If possible, take photographs of the accident scene, physical damage, and injuries.
Obtain contact information from anyone who witnessed the accident.
Seek medical attention for any physical injuries, even if you are “medically cleared” at the scene.
Take daily notes about issues like aches and pains, problems sleeping, and emotional disturbances.
Contact an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected throughout recovery.

The Rules of the Road

Under current Virginia law, texting while driving is illegal. Effective January 2021, simply holding a mobile phone in your hand is also illegal.

Taking your eyes off the road for five seconds to read or send a text message can be the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. Studies even show that distracted drivers using cell phones can have slower reaction times than drivers intoxicated by alcohol or marijuana.

In addition to cell phone operation while driving, “distracted driving” may also include:

The use of GPS devices or maps while driving
Adjusting in-car entertainment and climate controls
Disruptive children, pets, or rowdy passengers
Eating and drinking in the car
Checking a smartwatch
Reaching for a purse or other item
Grooming, putting on makeup, or looking in the mirror
Rubbernecking at accidents or other roadside events

Insurance claims may seem straightforward at first, but many people contact a distracted driving accident attorney after experiencing delays, denials, and other challenges during the process. Too many unrepresented accident victims end up receiving far less compensation than what their injuries are worth and are forced to cover the rest of their losses out-of-pocket. Our team of experienced car accident lawyers fight for the compensation you deserve.

Compensation for distracted driving injuries may include:

Past, present, and future medical expenses
Lost income and loss of future earning capacity
Property damage repair or replacement costs
Pain, suffering and inconvenience

For surviving family members who have lost a loved one to an accident caused by distracted driving, a lawsuit may provide for:

Pain, suffering, and distress
Burial and funeral costs
Loss of companionship, financial support, and guidance

Next Steps

Getting Help

With more than 60 years of experience, the distracted driving accident lawyers at Rutter Mills have been following the development of cell phone-related distractions since the very beginning. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping people injured by the negligence and recklessness of others. We offer free case reviews and contingency-based legal representation at no upfront cost to you – meaning our legal fees come out of the total settlement or jury award won as a result of filing a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.

Our lawyers and their team of expert crash investigators will figure out what happened in the moments before the crash by taking an in-depth look at driver statements and admissions, cell phone records, surveillance video, vehicle data, and more. That’s information most people don’t have access to when they file a claim on their own. Work with Rutter Mills to get the compensation you need for a healthy recovery. Contact one of our offices in Norfolk or Newport News to connect with a car accident attorney and discuss your claim.

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A devasting accident changed Levon’s life forever. The physical and emotional toll left him scared and in pain. When the insurance company for the defendant contacted the family, they made an offer that did not even cover the cost of the medication, much less doctors’ bills, and physical therapy. They knew they needed to talk to a serious lawyer. Rutter Mills took care of the negotiation so Levon could focus on healing.

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Adam Lotkin, Max Baker, and the team behind them are amazing people. They did a great job with communicating and explaining each step of the process and they do the absolute best in ensuring their clients are taken care of. For my case in specific, we expected to wait 2 year to settle l, but through the team’s hard work and a little luck, it was settled in less than a year. I would not hesitate to come back to them if I ever needed to.

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