Distracted drivers are not a new threat, but distractions such as texting and other device use have substantially increased the danger. Texting has surpassed drunk driving as a leading cause of accidents. And, of course, all of the age-old distractions are still causing accidents. If you have been injured by a distracted driver our St. Joseph distracted driver accident attorneys can help prove fault on the part of that driver so that you can receive full and fair compensation for your injuries and suffering.
Common Distractions
Anything that takes your eyes off the road or your mind off the task of driving is a potentially deadly distraction. Common distractions that can lead to accidents include:
- Texting and other device use
- Talking to passengers
- Eating or drinking
- Adjusting the stereo
- Reaching for items in the floorboard or backseat
- Tending to children
- Rubbernecking
- Daydreaming
Proving Distracted Driving
In order to prove distracted driving our St. Joseph accident attorneys must work diligently to uncover the evidence. There are several types of evidence that may be used to prove that the driver who caused your accident was distracted, including:
- Cell phone records
- Witness testimony
- Police reports
- Surveillance video
- Red light camera images
- Video from cell phones, taken by the driver, passengers, or other witnesses
- Video posted on social media
If you believe that a distracted driver caused your accident, please contact our St. Joseph distracted driver accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.
