Texting while driving accident lawyers
If you were hit by a distracted driver, seek the help of a texting while driving accident lawyer who will ensure that you get:
1. The right medical attention.
2. Evidence that proves the other driver was at fault.
3. Coverage of all your medical bills.
4. Reimbursement for lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working.
5. Compensation for emotional or psychological suffering caused by the accident (such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder).
However, to get all of these benefits, you need to hire a legal team with extensive experience in winning cases like yours. When it comes to personal injury cases, George Salinas is San Antonio’s most highly recommended attorney.
View videoWere you or a loved one involved in a car accident due to a distracted driver? You’re entitled to compensation to help you recover from your injuries alongside your family and without financial worries.
At George Salinas Injury Lawyers, we have extensive experience winning cases like yours. We’re available every day of the year, so call us at 210-225-0909 or fill out this online form to schedule a free consultation. Our texting while driving accident lawyers speak Spanish and are ready to get you justice.
How can a lawyer win a texting while driving case?
Unfortunately, many texting while driving accident victims miss out on the opportunity to receive fair compensation by filing a claim on their own or hiring inexperienced distracted driving attorneys.
In order to win a distracted driving case, you require the help of an expert legal team like George Salinas, including specialists in different fields.
For example, if another driver crashes into you while texting, but there are no witnesses or videos to prove it, it’s possible to track the activity on the at-fault driver’s phone using the latest technology. In this way, you can establish conclusively that the driver was in fact texting while driving at the exact moment the crash occurred.
Yet to achieve such precise legal work, you must hire the ideal texting while driving accident lawyer.
Distracted driving accident statistics for Texas and the U.S.
To accurately determine how dangerous it is to text while driving, the National Safety Council (NSC) conducted research that reported the following results:
- People who text while driving are 23% more likely to cause an accident.
- Approximately 3,500 people are killed and 391,000 are injured in the United States as a result of distracted driving accidents every year.
- Every day in the United States, an average of 100 people die in traffic accidents, 9 of which are due to distracted driving (nearly 10%).
- On average, 39% of fatal distracted driving accidents involve cell phones.
Regarding local statistics, the Texas Department of Transportation reported in its latest report (in 2021) that:
- In Texas, 1 in 5 crashes were caused by distracted driving (20%).
- In Texas, 2,934 people suffered serious injuries due to distracted driving.
- In Texas, 431 people were killed by distracted driving.
In addition, the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center investigated how often U.S. teens text while driving. The results were alarming:
- 30% of U.S. teens agree that they text or read at least one message every time they drive a car.
What does Texas law say about texting while driving?
Due to the alarming numbers of car accidents related to distracted driving, the Texas government banned texting while driving on September 1, 2017, as defined in the Transportation Code, Chapter 545. This law establishes a minimum fine of $200 for drivers who text or read a message on their phone while driving.
What are the most common injuries suffered by texting while driving accident victims?
The most common injuries sustained by texting while driving accident victims are:
- Broken bones.
- Fractured ribs.
- Neck injuries, such as whiplash.
- Brain injuries (including neurological damage and trauma).
- Spinal cord injuries (where the greatest risk is damage to the spinal cord).
- Catastrophic injuries (those that radically change the victim’s life, such as blindness or paralysis).
- Wrongful death.
What can you do to avoid texting while driving accidents?
Texting while driving has become one of the most frequent causes of car accidents. With the aim of avoiding these types of accidents, the Texas Department of Insurance has designed a prevention campaign with two main recommendations:
01
Store your phone out of sight
When you get into your car, it’s recommended that you turn your cell phone off or put it on airplane mode. If for some reason you can’t do this, store the phone out of sight. (For example, put it in the glove compartment or in your backpack or bag). This way, if you receive a text, you won’t be tempted to look at your phone. Once you’ve arrived and parked at your destination, you can turn on your phone and answer any pending messages.
02
Park if you need to answer your phone (in case of emergency)
It’s common to get into the car knowing that you may receive an important message on your phone. For this reason, it’s impossible to turn it off. If this applies to you, store your phone out of sight and when you hear the notification, look for an appropriate place to park. Wait until you’re stopped to check it.
Keep in mind that under no circumstances should you text or read a message while driving. It’s illegal and doing so puts your life and the lives of other drivers and pedestrians at risk.
What should you do if you’re the victim of a texting while driving accident?
After a car accident, the #1 priority is your health. Thus, the first thing you should do is:
- Request medical attention for yourself and others involved in the accident (call an ambulance if no one has yet). Follow the instructions you receive from medical staff and ask for a diagnosis of your injuries.
Once you’ve received medical care, you should:
1. Call George Salinas Injury Lawyers at 210-225-0909 immediately.
If your injuries allow it, it may be helpful to take the following steps as well:
2. Notify the police and get a copy of the police report, which you can request online.
3. Take photographs of the accident scene, especially of the vehicles involved and your injuries.
4. Ask for names and phone numbers of others involved in the accident, as well as eyewitnesses.
5. Don’t speak to insurance company representatives (advise them to discuss any issues regarding the accident with their attorneys).
6. Don’t sign any documents.
Why are our texting while driving accident lawyers at George Salinas your best option?
Were you or a loved one in a car accident due to a distracted driver? You’re entitled to compensation to help you recover from your injuries alongside your family and without financial worries.
George Salinas is San Antonio’s most recommended personal injury lawyer. We’re available every day of the year, so call us at 210-225-0909. Our texting while driving accident lawyers speak Spanish and are ready to get you justice.
FAQs
At George Salinas Injury Lawyers, our mission is to defend the rights of victims of negligent accidents. That’s why we work on a “contingency fee” basis. This means the client never has to pay us out of pocket! Our texting while driving accident lawyers handle your case with our resources. In return, we get a small percentage of the final compensation the victim receives – but only if we win!
Texas law protects anyone who suffers an accident due to negligence, regardless of their immigration status. In other words, you have the right to seek compensation whether or not you have citizenship. Some insurers and employers may want to threaten you with your immigration status. If that happens, remember that you’re not alone. At George Salinas Injury Lawyers, we defend your rights and guarantee the privacy of your personal data.
Did you lose a loved one in a texting while driving accident? The law entitles you to receive compensation consisting of several benefits. One of these benefits covers funeral expenses. In addition, family members of the deceased may also be eligible for pension schemes if they were financially dependent on the deceased (such as children, parents or spouses). Have questions? Call us at 210-225-0909, so that our texting while driving accident attorneys can start working on your case.
