Distracted driving is extremely dangerous, since even a split second of inattention can result in a vehicle collision, potentially resulting in major harm. If you were hurt by a distracted driver, the fact that the driver did not maintain his or her eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, or focus on driving can be immensely useful in proving that the driver caused the accident and should be held accountable for your injuries.
In a vehicle accident injuries case, how are you meant to establish distracted driving?
There are numerous different sorts of evidence that may be used to establish that someone was driving while distracted. To effectively support your claim that the motorist was distracted, you should have a mix of the following forms of evidence. If you need help proving cause and injuries in your car accident case, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
The police report
If you were critically hurt in the vehicle accident, the police were almost certainly dispatched to the site to collect an official report. This is your chance to say something about anything you saw that suggested the driver was inattentive. In a head-on collision, for example, you may have noticed the motorist glancing away from the road as they drifted into your lane.
Acknowledgement of guilt
People are often overwhelmed by the circumstances just after an accident and are not yet in “defensive mode.” You may receive an apology from the other motorist, who may even acknowledge to being preoccupied.
Witness statements
Any witnesses who witnessed the accident should be interviewed by the police as part of their report. These witness testimonies will be entered into the record, and witnesses may be re-interviewed by your attorney at a later date to clarify their statements and get further information concerning the distracted driving.
Footage from a video
It is worth noting that the collision may have been captured on tape. A police car or a large rig truck with a dashboard camera may have been close and captured some film. If the motorist was caught on video being distracted while driving, this is the most powerful proof you could hope for.
Records from cell phones
It may be feasible to subpoena a driver’s mobile phone data to establish that they were using their phone at the same moment the accident happened if they were distracted by messages, a phone call, or applications on their phone.
Do you require legal assistance?
You should call an experienced personal injury attorney like Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas if you have been hurt in an automobile accident. Attorney Vargas can assist you in gathering and reviewing information so that you may build the strongest case possible to achieve full and fair compensation for your injuries. Call us now at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
