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Texting and Driving Car Accident Lawyer in California

Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous types of distractions — responsible for thousands of deaths every year. Research shows that the risk for a car accident increases 23 times when you’re texting or talking on the phone. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that texting and driving are six times more dangerous than drunk driving.

If this has happened to you, contact us at Salamati Law for a free consultation with a Los Angeles texting and driving accident attorney. You may be eligible for monetary compensation.

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Los Angeles Texting and Driving Accident Lawyer

California bans texting on a handheld device while operating a vehicle, but this legislation has had little impact on motorists who continue to put other lives in jeopardy. At Salamati Law, our attorneys and support staff are dedicated to protecting your rights after someone else’s reckless actions cause injury. When sending a text message is more important than your safety or the wellbeing of a loved one, you have every right to seek justice. Our law firm has the resources and knowledge to effectively advocate on your behalf.

An experienced Los Angeles texting and driving accident attorney can hold distracted drivers accountable. We not only help clients make the fullest recovery possible– we also show Los Angeles motorists that distracted driving is not worth the financial or human cost.

Car Texting and Driving Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles

In terms of risky driving behavior, texting is worse than talking on the phone. Research shows that texting fully absorbs our attention–visually, cognitively, and manually. Reading a text takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds– enough time to miss critical events around you. For example, it only takes a second to veer out of your lane, drive off the curb, or slam into a braking vehicle in front of you.

More than one-third of all motorists admit to texting behind the wheel regularly. When this careless behavior results in injury or death, Salamati Law stands ready to help. By hiring an experienced texting and driving lawyer, victims can ensure they have the resources needed to seek maximum damages for their injuries.

Who is at Fault in a Texting and Driving Car Accident in California?

If you suspect that another driver’s texting caused your car accident and resulting injuries, your attorney will need to investigate and gather evidence. Texting and driving have been illegal in California for more than four years. If a motorist is texting while driving a motor vehicle and causes a crash, they are at fault.

Our attorneys will use the following to establish liability:

  • Cellphone records that support your claim
  • Police report
  • Statements from eyewitnesses who saw the defendant driver looking at their device
  • Surveillance footage from traffic cameras or dash cams

What are the Next Steps After Getting in a Texting and Driving Car Accident?

Distracted driving is an epidemic in California, especially Los Angeles, where residents remain undeterred by anti-texting laws. Here are several things you can do to protect yourself after getting in a texting and driving car accident.

  • Determine if anyone is seriously hurt
  • Call 911
  • Get prompt medical treatment following an accident.
  • Obtain a copy of the police report
  • Collect important information such as the name, address, and driver’s license number of all parties involved in the accident
  • Record details about the accident by taking videos or photos of the scene, damage to the vehicles
  • Avoid discussions about liability with everyone involved
  • If any people witnessed the accident, get their names, and contact information
  • Call your insurance company
  • Do not provide insurance agents a written statement until you have legal counsel
  • Contact a texting and driving accident attorney

Compensation Available to Injury Victims

Texting and driving accidents in California often result in serious if not life-changing injuries. Victims stand a much better chance of recovering full compensation when their case is handled by a skilled Los Angeles car accident lawyer, who can put an accurate dollar figure on losses such as:

  • Past and future medical expenses  
  • Loss of income and wages
  • Cost of property repairs
  • Loss of future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident
  • Loss of quality of life

Contact Us for a Free Consultation at Salamati Law

If you were hurt in a collision caused by a texting driver, it is crucial to discuss your claim with a car accident attorney Los Angeles residents have come to trust.

We have been holding distracted drivers liable for over 25 years, securing millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of clients throughout Southern California. Explore your options for legal recourse by scheduling a free, no-obligation consultation. In addition, there are no attorney fees unless we obtain money damages in your case.

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We are committed to negotiate your case aggressively, strategically and creatively. Personal injury lawsuits are retained on a contingency fee agreement, and plaintiffs will pay no legal fees unless the firm is able to recover damages on your behalf.

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