Colorado Springs Distracted Driver Accident Attorneys
El Paso County Lawyers Handling Texting and Driving Accidents
Distracted drivers pose tremendous risk to others sharing the road. Accidents that occur from distracted driving can result in devastating injuries as well as severe damage to vehicles. We strongly support our clients in holding negligent drivers accountable for their wrongful conduct.
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Located in Colorado Springs, at Wills & Adams, LLP, we understand that these types of accidents are particularly stressful. While a distracted driver may appear to be clearly negligent, sometimes their actions can be difficult to prove. This is why you need our experienced, skilled personal injury lawyers on your side. We can help you maximize your compensation opportunities.
What sets our firm apart from others is the skill, experience and attentive representation we provide our clients. We work to achieve a close relationship with each of our clients, who are struggling through this difficult period in their lives, and allowing them to focus on their medical recovery while we are dedicated to their legal recovery.
Examples of cases we have handled that involve a distracted driver include:
- Texting while driving accidents
- Applying make-up, eating, or drinking while driving
- Driver or commercial trucker fatigue
- E-mailing or reading while operating a vehicle
- Failing to adjust speed to severe weather conditions or construction zones
- Rear-end collisions resulting from stopping short as a result of failing to pay attention to traffic signals
- Not taking proper precautions in a construction zone
A study recently sponsored by a leading insurance company, which surveyed 1,200 drivers between the ages of 18 and 60, found that 81 percent of drivers "multitasked". One in eight respondents said he or she changed radio stations or CDs and the same proportion acknowledged drinking a beverage.
Three-quarters of those who filled out the survey talked on a cell phone, 68 percent ate a snack, and 23 percent acknowledged they experienced road rage. Four percent admitted they have driven while intoxicated. This conduct causes serious injuries and death. It is important to those who engage in such conduct be held responsible for their choices that harm others.
This study also found that the youngest drivers, ages 18 to 27, were the most likely to frequently multitask while driving—35 percent, while 30 percent of drivers ages 28 to 44 multitasked and 21 percent of the 45- to 60-year-olds multitasked.
While the sample size of this study appears small, it reflects an accurate sampling of drivers on the road. If someone were to multiply the numbers of respondents by 10 or by 100, the correlating statistics would correctly reflect current conditions on the road when it comes to the number of distracted drivers and their behaviors. Most people can attest to this growing problem by having witnessed it firsthand or having been a victim of this reckless behavior.
In 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 5,870 people lost their lives and an estimated 515,000 people were injured in reported crashes in which at least one form of driver distraction was reported on the police crash report. These federal government compiled statistics demonstrates the importance of these issues.
The lawyers at our firm help people who have been injured or lost a loved one as a result of a distracted driver's actions. We will help you collect evidence to prove a distracted driver's negligence including subpoenaing phone records, gathering witness statements, using accident reconstruction experts, and carefully helping you to document your injuries, medical treatment, and vehicle damage.
We will use information to negotiate with all available sources of recovery, including insurance to maximize compensation. Our attorneys will also use this information to prepare comprehensive demand package and if necessary, to pursue your case at trial. We believe in taking on quality cases and assembling quality arguments that support your needs that to prove your case.
Currently, in Colorado, all novice drivers are banned from using any type of cell phone while driving. All types of drivers are banned from texting while driving. Although the legislature is currently considering passing laws regarding the required use of hands-free devices while operating a vehicle, accidents are happening daily and we are here to help you now. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
