Distracted driving is any behavior that takes a person’s attention away from the road. The increase in cell phones and even computer displays in vehicles have increased distracted driving more than ever before.
If you’re hurt because of a distracted driver, you may deserve financial compensation. The Maguire Law Firm represents individuals who are injured in distracted driving accidents. Contact our Myrtle Beach distracted driving lawyers at (843) 417-9978 to see how we can help you claim a monetary payment for your injuries and damages.
A distracted driving accident lawyer is a trained professional who assists a victim to claim financial compensation when they are hurt by a distracted driver. The lawyer is skilled in assisting victims to optimize their claim and pursue it efficiently. The goal is for you to receive the best possible result for your case.
You may have a distracted driving claim if any of the following caused an accident:
The legal basis for a distracted driving claim is negligence or recklessness. Distracted driving may be both negligent and reckless. People know that they should pay attention while they are driving, but they let themselves get distracted anyways.
Distracted drivers choose to disregard a known risk. When they hurt someone else, they are legally liable for the harm that they cause. To receive compensation, you must assert your rights and bring a claim.
Even if you know what happened, and that you deserve compensation, proving the case isn’t always an easy task. The driver probably isn’t going to admit that they were distracted. You need to prove all the elements of the case, which may include:
The victim must still prove each element of the claim. Our lawyers know how the insurance companies look for mistakes and missing information to avoid paying claims. When you work with our distracted driving lawyers, you can rest assured that your case is complete.
SC Code § 56-5-3890 prohibits drivers from using a wireless electronic communication device to compose, send or read text messages while operating a motor vehicle.
If you are hurt because of a texting driver, violation of the texting and driving law is strong evidence of legal fault for the driver.
You may suspect that distracted driving is the cause of the crash. However, the other side may not admit it. One of the important ways that a distracted driving lawyer assists you is by proving what happened, including that the defendant was distracted. Some things that may be helpful are:
We know how to build the evidence to show the cause of the crash. When necessary, we work with accident reconstruction specialists to present the information in an effective and compelling way.
Victims of distracted driving may claim economic and non-economic damages from the responsible party. Compensation may include:
A distracted driving accident may impact you in many ways. It can be especially frustrating because the accident was preventable. South Carolina law allows the victim to claim compensation for the way the accident hurts them economically as well as in terms of overall lifestyle.
When you’re looking for lawyers who handle distracted driving cases in Myrtle Beach, we invite you to get to know the Maguire Law Firm. We’re the car accident lawyers near you who are proud of our history of helping our community and advocating for victims.
Our founder, Ian D. Maguire, has more than two decades of experience representing accident victims including complex claims. When you are hurt in Myrtle Beach or the surrounding areas, our law firm has the knowledge, skill and determination to get real results for you.
Contact us for your free consultation by calling (843) 417-9978 or send a message through our website.
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