Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Accidents caused by distracted driving behaviors regularly lead to severe injuries for those involved. Unfortunately, securing compensation in the aftermath of a distracted driving crash can be difficult. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we are here to help when you need to Virginia distracted driving accident attorney. Our team regularly helps clients in and around the Courtland, Suffolk, and Emporia areas, and our goal is to ensure they receive the compensation they are entitled to.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there were 23,246 distracted driver-involved crashes during the latest reporting year of data available. Distracted driving encompasses a range of driving behaviors that can lead to severe crashes. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving takes the lives of nine people and injures more than 1,000 every day across the country. The CDC defines distracted driving in three ways:
When applying these definitions, we can see that distracted driving could include any of the following behaviors:
At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our Virginia distracted driving lawyers regularly help clients who have sustained the following injuries:
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you need to seek assistance from an attorney as soon as possible. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our qualified and experienced team is ready to get to work on your case immediately. We will conduct a complete investigation into the incident in order to secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:
Victims of distracted driving accident cases have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit against an alleged negligent party. The Virginia personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date an injury occurs, so please do not hesitate to work with an attorney to help with your case today. If you need a distracted driving accident lawyer in Virginia, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115. We are ready to help clients in and around the Courtland, Emporia, and Suffolk areas.