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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.

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:

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

Call Preszler Injury Lawyers to Get Started

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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