A moment of inattention while a motorist is driving can quickly result in an accident. A distracted driver might look away from the road and cause a collision.
Distracted driving car accidents in Nashville can lead to compensation claims to help recover from serious injuries. If you have been hurt in this type of car crash, speak to our dedicated local attorneys at Ponce Law about making a claim. Our lawyers have vast legal experience and aggressively pursue justice for their clients.
Driving safely requires at least some skill and focus. A brief distraction, especially when a vehicle is traveling at high rates of speed, can cause a collision with devastating consequences.
A driver can become distracted for numerous reasons, and anything that makes them look away from the road and the other vehicles on it can cause an accident. Possible distractions include a smartphone pinging with notifications, a built-in display, other passengers, and external conditions.
An accident caused by distracted driving can lead to injuries that require long-term medical care and diminish the victim’s quality of life. These severe effects can result from traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and organ damage, which the person may have suffered in addition to more superficial injuries, such as cuts and bruises.
If you are hurt in a Nashville distracted driving car crash, your rehabilitation and accommodation costs can be high and will vary depending on your injuries. You can seek help from one of our Ponce Law attorneys to try to recoup those costs through a compensation claim.
If you have been injured by a distracted driver, your claim against them may involve negligence, which means one person causes injuries to another through unreasonable behavior. Negligence claims typically require proof of certain elements, including:
All motorists have a duty to drive safely, and the driver who hurt you might have breached that duty by becoming distracted. You must show that the driver caused the accident, so you may have to gather evidence from traffic cameras and eyewitnesses. You must also show that your injuries qualify as damages.
Once you satisfy these elements, you may have a successful claim, but other rules and laws can limit your ability to recover compensation. For example, you have only one year to bring your claim, as Tennessee Code § 28-3-104 creates a short statute of limitations for personal injury claims. If you file your claim too late, you may not be allowed to seek compensation.
In Tennessee negligence claims, fault can be assigned to anyone involved in an accident, including the victim bringing suit. According to McIntyre v. Balentine (Tenn. 1992), this system of negligence allows a court to find a victim partially responsible for their own injuries. The court can reduce the victim’s compensation proportionally or block it completely if they are found to be more responsible than everyone else (and more than 50 percent responsible).
Claims based on distracted driving car wrecks can falter if these kinds of rules are glossed over, which is why your Nashville attorney’s legal experience can make a crucial difference. Our skilled attorneys can gather evidence and file your claim promptly to stay within the statute of limitations.
The first step to take after a car wreck is to seek medical attention. After receiving medical care, you can and should get legal advice about making a compensation claim.
Our personal injury attorneys at Ponce Law are experienced in pursuing claims based on distracted driving car accidents in Nashville. They can help you seek compensation for your injuries. Call today to discuss your options for legal action with our experienced local firm.
