Yorkville Distracted Driving Accidents Attorneys

Trusted Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer in Yorkville, IL

Multi-tasking is often a way to save time while accomplishing several goals at once, but it is not appropriate while driving. An astounding number of motorists drive while distracted daily, and they frequently cause otherwise avoidable car accidents. Distracted driving is negligent behavior, and an injury victim can take steps to obtain compensation from a negligent driver through a personal injury claim. However, these claims often have complications that you may not know how to deal with.

When you partner with Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney, you can rest assured that you are receiving help from a legal team that has the experience, skills, and legal knowledge to handle your claim effectively. We continuously strive to protect your best interests and ensure that you get as much compensation as you deserve. Call us now to discuss your case and learn how we can help.

The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Montgomery

To drive safely, a person's focus must be on the act of driving and they should keep their hands on the steering wheel and their eyes on the road. Distractions that affect drivers can be cognitive, audible, visual, and manual, and they may include:

• Texting
• Eating, drinking, or smoking
• Fixing hair or putting on makeup
• Daydreaming
• Interacting with passengers
• Searching for loose items
• Listening to music using earbuds

Some of these activities fall into multiple categories, since they may involve visual distractions, manual tasks, or taking attention away from driving. However, all of them can delay a driver's reaction times. Texting is one of the most common distractions, particularly for teens and young adults. It takes around five seconds to read a text, and a car traveling at 55 mph covers approximately 100 yards over this amount of time. This means that texting while driving is like crossing the length of a football field blindfolded.

When drivers are distracted, they may run through stop lights, fail to see pedestrians crossing the street, drift into adjacent traffic lanes, speed up and slow down erratically, follow other vehicles too closely, or run off the road. Even if a distracted driver is not directly involved in an accident, they could still be responsible for collisions that occur because other drivers are trying to avoid their erratic driving behaviors.

Because distracted drivers are often unaware of approaching dangers, they may not attempt to stop or correct their steering. Many distracted driving accidents happen at high speeds, although they may also involve rear-end collisions that happen in stop-and-go traffic, at intersections, or in residential areas.

When you have been injured because of another person's carelessness and disregard for your safety, you deserve compensation. Your attorney from Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney will investigate your crash to gather the evidence we need to hold the at-fault driver accountable.

Damages in Oswego Distracted Driving Collisions

Your injuries and other losses are unique, and we cannot tell you how much your settlement may be until we examine the specific factors surrounding your accident. Damages in personal injury cases refer to both the sums of compensation you might receive and the categories of losses you may experience. You may be able to obtain compensation for losses that include:

• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Ongoing medical treatment and lost wages
• Property damage
• Replacement services and caregivers

If you do not know how to calculate your damages accurately, you will probably not realize that an insurance company's settlement offer is too low. Rest assured that your lawyer from Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney knows how to tally your damages, and we will fight to make sure you get every dollar possible.

In addition to insurers attempting to minimize your claim, there are other potential challenges that may affect your settlement. Uninsured and underinsured motorists, hit-and-run collisions, and commercial vehicle involvement are only a few of the concerns that you may need to address. You do not have to worry about overcoming these challenges on your own, because our legal team will handle them for you.

Contact Our Yorkville Distracted Driving and Car Accident Lawyers Today

When you have been injured in a distracted driving crash, you need an effective attorney to protect your rights and your best interests. At Kendall County Injury Lawyers, a Division of Kanoski Bresney, our goal is to provide you with the respect, response, and results you deserve. We have over 40 years of experience, and we have leveraged that to help our clients recover more than $550 million, earning us 250+ five-star reviews. We look forward to assisting you.

Contact us 24/7 at 888-826-8682 to discuss your case with our knowledgeable Kendall County personal injury attorneys. Your consultation is free, and you will not owe us any fees unless we win compensation for you. We serve Yorkville, Montgomery, Oswego, and other cities in Kendall County and Northern Illinois.