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Operating a motor vehicle requires a driver’s full attention. If a driver takes their eyes off the road, even for a brief moment, they could fail to react to a change in traffic, resulting in an accident.
If you were injured because a careless, distracted driver caused a collision, a Toronto distracted driving accident lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation for damages you incurred as a result.
Distracted Driving Defined
According to Transport Canada, distracted driving occurs whenever a driver removes their attention from the road or the safe operation of their vehicle and focuses on something else. Examples of distracted driving include:
- Checking a text message notification
- Using a handheld electronic device, like a cellphone, while driving
- Talking on the phone
- Conversing with other passengers in the car
- Using the GPS navigation system
- Changing the radio station, or adjusting the entertainment system
- Eating or drinking while driving
Any of these actions may steal the driver’s attention from the road, which could cause an accident resulting in serious injuries.
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Common Injuries From Distracted Driving Accidents
When someone looks away from the road, even for a brief moment, the results can be disastrous. A wide range of injuries can occur in an accident caused by a distracted driver, including:
- Head and neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Internal organ damage
- Broken or fractured bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Burns, cuts, and abrasions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- And possibly more
Seeking medical attention immediately after a collision with a distracted driver could be crucial. Not only could emergency medical attention potentially prevent future complications in your recovery process, but a properly recorded medical diagnosis from a professional might also be used as evidence by a Toronto distracted driving lawyer in future legal action, if necessary.
Distracted Driving Accidents Can Be Fatal
According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in 2019, inattentive driving was the primary cause of 85 fatal collisions in the province. That is the equivalent of more than 15% of all fatal car accidents in Ontario that year.
If a distracted driver was responsible for the death of a family member, you may be able to recover damages incurred as a result of their wrongful death. In these tragic cases, a Toronto distracted driving accident lawyer may be able to offer useful assistance and legal advice during an extremely difficult and emotional time.
Establishing Fault In A Distracted Driving Accident
In order to establish fault in a distracted driving accident case, a Toronto car accident lawyer may be able to help you prove that the responsible driver acted in a negligent manner. Some examples of traffic violations that might be considered negligent include:
- Failing to yield
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Speeding
- Illegal lane changes
- Illegal turns
- Failure to use turn signals
A Toronto distracted driving accident lawyer may be able to help you compile and analyze evidence proving that the driver who caused your accident did so by violating a traffic rule. By helping to determine who was at fault for the accident, a Toronto car accident lawyer may be able to help establish liability for damages you incurred.
Recovering Compensation After A Distracted Driving Accident
With the assistance of a Toronto distracted driving lawyer, you may be able to successfully present proof that another driver’s negligence caused your car accident. If so, you may be able to recover compensation for certain financial costs you were forced to pay out of pocket or will incur in the future as the result of your injuries. These costs could include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income from being out of work
- Reduced earning capacity
- Personal property damage
- Pain and suffering
If you are seeking damages for costs related to the wrongful death of a family member, you may be able to recover costs for the following:
- Funerary and burial costs
- Medical expenses from accident-related injuries incurred before your loved one’s death
- Lost income
- Loss of guidance and companionship
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If the inattentiveness of another Toronto driver caused you to suffer serious injuries, a distracted driving accident lawyer serving Toronto may be able to provide you with useful assistance and advice. To discuss your case in a free, no-obligation consultation, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today.
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How soon after an accident can I start receiving loss of income benefits?
Loss of income benefits are typically paid to injured victims of motor vehicle accidents once their claim has been approved by their auto insurance provider. To receive these benefits, you may be required to provide your insurer with documentation from your employer, physicians, and other medical experts stating that your injuries prevent you from working. You will not be granted loss of income benefits for any wages lost during the first 7 days after the injury-causing collision, however you may be eligible to claim lost income for missed working days after that time limitation has elapsed.
What happens if my injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment?
If your injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment, you may be entitled to additional benefits such as increased medical and rehabilitation benefits, attendant care benefits, and housekeeping and home maintenance benefits.
Do my family members have the right to sue the at-fault driver?
Close family members of a person who has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident may be able to sue the at-fault driver for their own losses such as loss of care, guidance, and companionship.
How much money can I receive to cover lost wages before and after trial?
The amount of income replacement benefits you can receive will depend on your pre-accident income, but typically these benefits can cover up to 70% of your gross income before the accident, up to a maximum of $400 per week. If you pursue a civil claim against the at-fault driver whose negligence caused your collision, you may be able to recover 100% of your gross income loss and earning capacity after the trial.
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