What This Page Covers:
- Distracted Driving Types: Visual, manual, cognitive, and auditory distractions include using phones, adjusting the radio, and daydreaming, all of which divert attention from driving and increase accident risk.
- Recoverable Damages: Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more, even if partially at fault, depending on the severity of injuries and unique situation.
- Comparative Negligence: Under California’s system, if you are partially responsible for the accident, you may still recover damages with pure comparative negligence. This system assigns each party a fault percentage, which gets deducted from their compensation.
- Callahan & Blaine Difference: With a 40-year history, exceptional trial experience, and record-breaking results, Callahan & Blaine offers comprehensive support to maximize your compensation and handle every aspect of your claim.
- Contact Callahan & Blaine today at (714) 241-4444 or visit our contact form to discuss your case.
With cell phones, the radio, occupying thoughts, Irvine’s beautiful scenery, and the stress of everyday life, it can be easy to get distracted while driving. However, veering attention away from the road, especially to use an electronic device, is both illegal and incredibly dangerous. If you have suffered injuries in a car due to a distracted driver, you have the right to file a claim and seek financial compensation for your damages. With the help of the experienced lawyers at Callahan & Blaine, you have the best chance of recovering maximum compensation.
Our robust team of 29 lawyers has handled all types of complex distracted driving accident claims, giving us the specialized skills and knowledge to develop an effective strategy and a personalized legal plan based on your unique circumstances. With a proven track record of success, including the largest personal injury settlement in U.S. history worth $50 million, you can rest assured your claim is in the right hands.
What Is Considered Distracted Driving in California?
According to California Highway Patrol, any action that takes your eyes or mind off the road or your hands off the wheel is considered distracted driving. Because driving involves constant coordination between your body and mind, distraction can take many forms, including the following:
- Visual: Looking out the window or staring at something, such as a construction site, billboard, or an accident scene
- Manual: Taking your hands off the wheel to use your phone, adjust the radio, or reach for something
- Cognitive: Taking your mind off driving by daydreaming, using apps on your phone, or letting your thoughts wander
- Auditory: Listening to music, videos, or podcasts while driving prevents you from hearing horns, sirens, and pedestrians
Eating, reading, changing clothes, grooming, and talking with passengers can also be considered distractions. If another driver takes their mind or eyes off the road and causes you injuries, we gather evidence, such as medical records, police reports, witness testimony, video footage, and cell phone records, to prove they breached their duty of care and directly caused your injuries by driving distracted.
Potentially Recoverable Damages for Your Irvine Distracted Driving Accident Claim
Our compassionate lawyers understand the physical and emotional challenges you face after suffering injuries due to a distracted driver. You should not have to pay the bill for the harm the liable party caused. Fortunately, with the help of our seasoned lawyers, you may recover damages for your losses, including the following:
- Past, present, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damages
- Home modifications
- Caregiving
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Reduced quality of life
- Disability of disfigurement
In many distracted driving cases, multiple parties share fault, including the injured victim. If you were partially responsible for a distracted driving accident, you may still recover damages with California’s pure comparative negligence system. With this rule, each party involved receives a percentage of fault for the accident, which gets deducted from their respective damages.
For example, if you are 25% at fault, and your claim is worth $200,000, you will recover $150,000. While this can be beneficial if you share responsibility for an accident, insurance adjusters may try to unfairly blame you to avoid paying you a fair settlement. We understand these tactics and fiercely advocate for the just compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Callahan & Blaine for Your Irvine Distracted Driving Case?
Dealing with insurance companies and the complex claim process after suffering injuries in a distracted driving accident is not easy. With the help of the seasoned lawyers at Callahan & Blaine, you do not have to handle it alone. We can make a significant difference in your claim’s outcome in the following ways:
- Comprehensive Support: We handle every aspect of your claim, from investigation and evidence collection to calculating your claim’s value and negotiating with adjusters. This comprehensive support allows you to focus on recovery.
- Insurance Knowledge: Our managing partner, Edward Susolik, is one of the nation’s leading insurance experts, having handled over 1,500 mediations in 33 years. This extensive knowledge allows us to develop innovative, top-notch solutions to face insurance companies and fight for a fair settlement.
- Record-Breaking Results: We are committed to excellence, which is reflected in our record-breaking results, including the largest jury verdict in Orange County history worth $934 million.
- Trial Experience: While we do everything possible to settle your claim out of court, we are fully prepared to take your distracted driving accident case to trial if necessary. With a 40-year legacy of handling complex personal injury cases, you can rely on us to present your claim to a judge and jury.
In addition to handling every element of your claim with dedication and attention to detail, we also work efficiently to meet California law’s two-year statute of limitations. This may seem like plenty of time, but your recovery and other obstacles can make it challenging to meet this deadline without a lawyer’s help. Therefore, by working with us, you can take full advantage of your opportunity to pursue compensation and hold the liable party accountable.
Partner With the Trusted Irvine Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers at Callahan & Blaine
At Callahan & Blaine, we understand the devastating impact a distracted driving accident can have on your life. With our team’s extensive insurance knowledge and dedication to client service, you can trust us to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a distracted driver, do not navigate the complexities of your claim alone. Let us provide the comprehensive legal support you need to secure the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (714) 241-4444 or reach out through our contact form.
