Distracted driving car accidents in Athens can be violent collisions that cause serious injury to you and your loved ones. You may have the right to seek compensation from a distracted driver or another party responsible for causing the accident. Massey Law Group is a personal injury firm committed to helping clients in our community understand their rights and seek maximum value in a case. No issue or concern is too small for our attorneys to address when advocating for a client in their recovery from a car accident. You can contact our office today to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our English or Spanish-speaking car collision attorneys.
Distracted driving in Athens can take many forms. It generally refers to any action that either takes a person’s attention away from the road or causes them to not have full control of the vehicle. Texting on, holding, or using a cell phone in violation of Georgia Code § 40-6-241 is perhaps the most common example of distracted driving. However, a person could also cause a car accident through the following types of distracted driving:
These distractions can lead to drivers running red lights, failing to yield the right of way, swerving into other lanes, and committing other violations of traffic safety laws. During our free case review, we may be able to help you evaluate the likely cause of an accident and a responsible driver’s liability for damages. Additional investigation into the cause and fault for an accident may also be necessary to support a future legal claim. For example, this process may include seeking a driver’s cell phone records, obtaining traffic camera footage, or reviewing testimony from potential witnesses.
An Athens lawyer from Massey Law Group can seek compensation against a distracted driver for the injuries they cause in a car accident. The damages we may be able to claim in a case will depend on the extent of a person’s injury and how it affects their life, both financially and emotionally. You may have a right to pursue compensation for the following types of damages related to an injury in a car accident:
The legal process for recovering compensation after an accident begins with filing a civil lawsuit that identifies the liable driver and explains their alleged fault for the collision. The state has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim under Georgia Code § 9-3-33. The period for filing a claim generally begins on the date of the distracted driving car accident. You must file within this period to avoid a dismissal of the case in court, which can prevent the recovery of damages from an at-fault driver.
Distracted driving is a serious issue that can cause significant injury to yourself and others on the road. Massey Law Group is here to help clients enforce their rights after suffering injury by holding others financially accountable for the damage they cause in a distracted driving car accident in Athens. You can schedule a free case review with one of our English or Spanish-speaking attorneys by contacting our office today.
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