Wisconsin Distracted Driving Accidents
Driver distraction is incredibly common. Many drivers experience visual, manual or cognitive distractions behind the wheel. All of these can cause severe car accidents, which could lead to injuries for other drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians.
If you were injured in a distracted driving accident in Wisconsin, contact us at Alpert & Fellows, LLC. We are an experienced and award-winning team of personal injury lawyers who have been proudly serving this area since 1976. Our attorneys also offer free initial consultations, so there is no risk to meet with us and learn more about your legal options to seek just financial compensation for your suffering.
What Are Common Reasons For Distracted Driving Accidents?
There are many different types of distractions that can lead to a crash such as:
- Texting and driving
- Eating and drinking
- Talking to passengers or children
- Dealing with pets
- Using a GPS or reading a map
- Reading billboards and street signs
- Listening to music
- Using a cellphone for things such as streaming music
- Engaging with social media or taking pictures and videos
Anything that someone does behind the wheel that takes their attention away from driving is a distraction and could cause an accident.
Proving Distracted Driving After A Serious Accident
Distracted driving can sometimes be difficult to prove. But there are certain types of evidence that can help, depending on the situation. For instance, a dashcam may have caught evidence of the distraction. If a driver was sending a text message or using the internet on their phone, their search history or text logs may indicate that they were distracted. Witness statements from other passengers or those who observed the accident can also support these allegations.
Teen Drivers And Distracted Driving
Teens are especially likely to be involved in distracted driving because they are inexperienced and may not understand how dangerous it is. There are serious risks when driving with friends, listening to the radio or using a cellphone. It’s important for parents to identify these risks, teach teen drivers about safe practices, and explain the law to keep them safe and prevent legal charges and liability if they cause an accident.
Seeking Compensation
To set up your free initial consultation and explore your rights to seek financial compensation after a Wisconsin car crash, contact our firm at 920-335-1308 or use the online contact form today.