If a distracted driver caused you to suffer injuries in a Port St. Lucie car accident, you might have a valid legal claim to seek compensation and hold the negligent driver responsible for your damages.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine provides representation for victims of distracted driving accidents in Port St. Lucie, FL. We understand the pain, fear, and frustration you are experiencing, and we can help get you the treatment and resources you need.
Contact us today at 1-800-747-3733 to schedule a no-cost case review.
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Injuries Caused By Distracted Driving in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Although many lucky victims walk away with minor injuries, many more come away with life-threatening injuries and permanent disabilities.
Victims of distracted driving crashes can sustain a variety of severe injuries, including the following:
- Broken bones
- Dislocated joints
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Internal bleeding
- Lost limbs
Unfortunately, some victims die as a result of a distracted driving crash, while others have permanent injuries and disabilities, including coma, paralysis, and paraplegia.
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Common Causes of Distracted Driving Injury Accidents
The advent of mobile technology – including smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices – correlates with the marked increase in distracted driving injury accidents reported by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). However, as long as drivers have gotten behind the wheel of a vehicle, driving safely has had to compete with distractions.
Other factors that distract drivers and lead to serious injury accidents include:
- Texting – or playing games on a smartphone
- Food and drink – specifically hot beverages
- Smoking – including vapor cigarettes
- Personal grooming – such as applying makeup
- Adjusting vehicle contro – tuning the radio, AC, etc.
- Retrieving dropped items – most commonly a smartphone
- Talking with passengers – including disciplining unruly children
- Consulting the GPS – and other media on the vehicle’s dash display
Whatever the reason for the distraction, a driver who takes their eyes off the road puts other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists at risk of serious injuries.
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Calculating the Value of Your Distracted Driving Accident Injury Claim
Our legal team can base the value of your distracted driving injury settlement claim on the nature and extent of your injuries and how it affects your life. The damages you might claim include:
- Medical care and treatment costs
- Expected future medical care costs
- Lost wages
- Projected future lost income and benefits
- Vehicle damage repair or replacement
- Towing and rental car costs
- Personal property lost or damaged
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Lost life enjoyment
- Permanent injury or disability
To substantiate your claim, our investigator can obtain copies of medical records, doctor’s bills, pay stubs or wage statements, and car repair bills. We will also gather medical expert testimony and sworn statements from your treatment team to document the care you will require in the future.
We will build your claim, submit it to the insurance company, and begin the negotiation process with the insurer. In most cases, we can obtain a fair settlement offer without having to file a lawsuit. However, if the insurance company will not negotiate in good faith, we will be prepared to move forward with legal action if necessary.
We handle all the details, leaving you free to focus on your health and recovery. For a no-obligation case review, contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine serving Port St. Lucie today at 1-800-747-3733.
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Demonstrating Negligence in a Distracted Driving Injury Accident Case
To get you the settlement you deserve for your injuries and damages, we must determine who is at fault for your accident. We must then prove liability by demonstrating the at-fault party’s negligence in your distracted driving crash.
We will obtain photos of the accident scene, review police reports, talk to witnesses, and – if necessary – reconstruct the accident scene to make your case.
Once we establish the identity of the at-fault party, we must demonstrate the legal elements that demonstrate negligence on the part of the distracted driver.
Duty of Care
On the roadways of Port St. Lucie, motorists owe a duty of care to others to operate their vehicles safely. They must heed speed limits, obey the law, and focus their full attention on the road.
Breach of Duty
If the at-fault party violated their duty of care and drove while distracted – such as texting behind the wheel or glancing away from the road to switch the radio station – they have breached their duty of care to you and others on the roadway.
Causation
If in the course of breaching their duty of care, the at-fault party swerved out of their lane and collided with your vehicle, their actions caused the accident and any resulting injuries or damage.
Actual Damages
Once we establish liability, we must provide documentation to support your actual damages. We accomplish this by providing copies of your doctor and hospital bills, wage statements, and other documents that prove your damages.
What Should I Do After Being in a Car Accident in Port St. Lucie, FL?
After being in a collision with a negligent driver, you want to do everything possible to solidify your case. Our firm recommends that you:
Seek Medical Care
Seeking medical care does more than promote your health; it promotes your case’s outcome. You should visit an urgent care center, emergency room, or your primary care physician, depending on your injuries’ severity.
During your visit, keep all documentation you get from your doctor, including copies of your imaging scan results and treatment plan. Your lawyer can use this information to assert your condition when negotiating with the liable insurance company.
Request a Copy of the Police Report
Police officers do a great job of protecting our communities. However, they’re not infallible; sometimes, they make mistakes. If the attending police officer wrote the wrong information on the police report, this could delay your case.
You can request a copy of the police report through the FLHSMV. After getting a copy, check these details for accuracy:
- Your name
- The time and date of the collision
- The points of impact on each vehicle
- Where the collision happened
The police officer may have included other details about the accident, including its cause and omissions made by the other driver. Each of these details can help you pursue compensation.
Document Your Injury-Related Losses
We want to recover every penny the liable insurance company owes you. Documenting your losses helps us do this. Hold onto your medical bills, property damage receipts, and injury-related invoices.
Also, keep a journal documenting your recovery period. Write down your daily pain levels, mental health complications, and all other relevant details. This helps our team assign value to your pain and suffering.
Three Things to Avoid After Getting Hurt in a Collision
We just shared some measures that could promote your case’s outcome. However, on the other side of the coin, there are some things you should avoid. Each of the following can damage or delay your injury claim:
Sharing Information on Social Media
Nothing you share on social media is private – even if you have tight privacy settings. During your claim’s progression, you should refrain from posting anything online, including:
- Videos of yourself or loved ones
- Photos of yourself (even if they’re years old)
- Statuses from other social media users
You should also refrain from messaging the involved parties. This would leave a “paper trail” that could affect your case’s progression.
Discontinuing Treatment
If you have any concerns about your treatment plan, share those details with your doctor before discontinuing any medications, physical therapy sessions, or lifestyle changes.
If you stop treatment, the other party could argue that the collision didn’t cause all of your injuries, and because you stopped seeking treatment, you made your condition worse. Don’t let concerns about cost prevent you from seeking medical help; those costs can be included in your claim or lawsuit.
Giving a Recorded Statement
You might be eager to share your side of the story with the claims adjuster. You might think that giving a recorded statement is your opportunity. It’s not. Instead, it’s the claims adjuster’s chance to take your words out of context.
If the insurance company asks for a recorded statement, refer it to your legal team. We can handle everything your claim needs.
Free Case Review with a Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one sustained severe injuries in a distracted driving accident, contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine to explore your options. Our dedicated legal team will take the time to meet with you – at no cost – to answer your questions and explain your options for filing a claim or lawsuit.
Contact us today at 1-800-747-3733 to learn more or to schedule your complimentary consultation with a distracted driving injury lawyer in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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