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A motor vehicle accident involving a distracted driver in California is one of the most complex types of personal injury cases. Distracted drivers not only injure car drivers and passengers, but also truck drivers and passengers, motorcyclists and pedestrians. But no matter what type of distracted driver incident you’ve suffered from, don’t let the insurance company use their infamous underhanded tactics to delay the legal process and minimize your injury claim. Your FREE case review with a California distracted driver injury lawyer from Braff Law Firm puts you directly on the path to justice and the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Your recovery starts with one phone call. Call a specialist California personal injury lawyer from Braff Law Firm today at (213) 370-2483 or complete our FREE Case Review form. Whether you’ve been injured by a distracted driver in Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, San Jose, Long Beach, San Francisco or anywhere else in California, a skilled car accident injury attorney from Braff Law Firm is your direct path to justice. You can also send our injury attorneys an online message stating, “I was injured by a distracted driver” or throughout California, you can find us online with a convenient search for “car accident lawyer near me”.
What Is Distracted Driving in the Legal Sense?
Common habits observed from distracted drivers in California include:
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Texting while driving – The deadliest form of distracted driver negligence
- Using navigation apps – Constant screen checking and route adjustments
- Responding to ride requests – Rideshare distracted drivers accepting fares mid-trip
- Phone conversations – Both hands-free and hand-held calls
- Eating or drinking – Taking hands off the wheel and eyes off the road
These habits (and others) lead a distracted driver to be the cause of a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or pedestrian accident. Generally, the habits of a California distracted driver can be categorized into 3 main types:
- Visual distractions – Eyes leave the roadway (reading texts, checking GPS)
- Manual distractions – Hands leave the steering wheel (grabbing phones, adjusting controls)
- Cognitive distractions – Mind focuses elsewhere (deep conversations, daydreaming)
Eleonora Zeltser: A BIAA-PREFERRED Brain Injury Attorney
Ms. Zeltser’s skill and expertise handling traumatic brain injury claims has earned her this prestigious honor. Victims of a traumatic brain injury resulting from a California distracted driver accident stand to obtain higher compensation with a BIAA-preferred brain injury attorney over handling their case themselves. Furthermore, California distracted driver brain injury victims also increase their chance of receiving higher compensation with Eleonora Zeltser at Braff Law Firm compared to an ordinary, generalist personal injury injury lawyer.
Distracted Driver Statistics for California
- Over 1,600 rideshare accidents happen in California each year because of a distracted driver
- Between 2019 and 2022, there was a 23% increase in car crashes in California caused by distracted driving
- More than 3,500 injuries occur every year in California due to crashes caused by a distracted driver’s texting and driving
- Drivers aged 16-24 make up 28% of all distracted driver car accidents (even though they represent only 12% of licensed drivers in California).
- This same age group has the highest rate of car accidents caused by cell phones, with 67% admitting to texting while driving.
Financial Consequences of Distracted Drivers
Causes and Locations of Distracted Driver Accidents in California
- Eating or drinking while operating a car or truck
- Adjusting music or climate controls during critical driving moments
- Grooming activities like applying makeup or shaving
- Passenger interactions that divert attention from the roadway
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What To Do If a Distracted Driver Injures You
Prioritize Safety and Emergency Response
Protect Your Legal Position
Document Evidence Caused by the Distracted Driver
- Photograph everything: Vehicle damage from multiple angles, skid marks, traffic signals, road conditions, and the distracted driver accident scene
- Capture the distraction: If possible, photograph the other driver’s phone, GPS device, or any evidence of distracted behavior
- Collect witness information: Names, phone numbers, and detailed statements from anyone who observed the distracted driver accident
- Preserve digital evidence: Screenshots of text messages, call logs, or app usage timestamps
How Much Can You Get for a Car Accident Caused by a Distracted Driver?
Economic Damages
- Emergency room treatment and hospitalization costs
- Surgical procedures and specialist consultations
- Physical therapy and injury rehabilitation services
- Prescription medications and medical equipment
- Future medical care requirements
Non-Economic Damages
Punitive Damages: Holding Distracted Drivers Accountable
Injured by a distracted driver? Each skilled distracted driver injury lawyer in California at Braff Law Firm works hard to get you justice by pursuing every available damage category through aggressive legal advocacy and thorough case preparation.
Recent Notable Distracted Driver Legal Cases
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Shaw vs. Amazon, Inc. and MJV Logistics
$43,500,000
Hennes vs. Hunt and JC Fodale Energy Services
$29,500,000
Motorcyclist vs. SUV Driver
$25,000,000
Bearden vs. Young
What is your California Distracted Driver case really worth?
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What Is the Average Settlement for a Distracted Driver Accident Claim?
Factors Influencing Settlement
- Severity and permanency of injuries
- Medical expenses and lost income
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Evidence of injury
- Skill of distracted driver injury lawyer
What Our Clients Say
What Does a Distracted Driver Injury Lawyer Do?
When a distracted driver causes an accident, California law provides clear pathways for you to seek justice for your injury through negligence claims. Distracted driver cases involving negligence require proving 4 essential elements: (1) duty of care, (2) breach of that duty, (3) causation, and (4) damages. Every car, truck and motorcycle driver in California has a legal obligation to operate their vehicle safely and attentively. When distracted drivers engage in texting, phone calls or other senseless activities, they breach this fundamental duty. An expert California distracted driver injury lawyer from Braff Law Firm has vast pertinent knowledge for demonstrating negligence.
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Liability in California Distracted Driver Accidents
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California Distracted Driver Accident Lawyers – Frequently Asked Questions
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