Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer in Tacoma

When someone takes their attention off the roadway, even for just a few minutes, the risk of causing a serious accident is high. Drivers cannot know when road conditions will change, whether it is a curve in the road, a changing light, or a child running after a ball.

If you suffered injuries and other losses because of a driver who was not paying attention, let our distracted driving accident lawyer in Tacoma work on your case. At Puget Law Group, we know how serious and unfair these accidents can be, and our Tacoma car accident lawyer knows how to recover maximum compensation. Our team has over 150 years of combined experience.

Why Distracted Driving Accidents Happen in Tacoma

Distracted driving accidents happen throughout the city, including along Interstate 5 as well as along all of the residential areas in the Puget Sound. Even when a person believes they can handle checking their phone or adjusting the GPS while driving, these actions can become very dangerous. Some of the most common causes of distracted driving include drivers who:

• Text, check emails, browse the internet, or otherwise use their phone while driving
• Eat or drink while driving
• Adjustments to navigational devices or the radio while driving
• Engage in arguments with other people while driving
• Daydream
• Hold or engage with pets
• Try to manage kids in the backseat

These are just a few examples. If you believe the person who caused your accident was not paying attention to the roadway, it can be imperative to let the police know what you saw at the time of the accident or just before. Even if you did not see anything, we encourage you to contact our distracted driving accident lawyers in Tacoma to go over your case.

How We Prove Distracted Driving

It is not always clear that the driver behind the wheel was distracted at the time of the accident, but showing this is the case can help you recover fair compensation. To determine if a driver was not paying attention to the roadway, you can expect our lawyers to take steps like the following:

• Require a review of texting and phone records to show that the person was engaging with their phone at the time of the accident
• Gather evidence to support your claims, especially if the driver makes statements to you about “dealing with the kids” or adjusting their GPS right after the accident
• Use police reports to gather additional information that may be helpful
• Use witness statements to help demonstrate what the driver was doing behind the wheel
• Use surveillance footage to help clarify what was occurring

No matter what you believe happened, we encourage you to speak with our distracted driving accident attorney in Tacoma to go over the details. We will use expert testimony, accident reconstruction efforts, and numerous other strategies to build your claims and demonstrate fault. Our experience at Puget Law Group allows our Tacoma personal injury lawyer to obtain the necessary evidence to build these cases when possible.

Why Proving Fault Matters

Washington follows a pure comparative negligence law (Chapter 4.22 RCW), meaning that you can recover damages even if you were 99% at fault in the accident. However, proving you are not at fault, or very little at fault, matters greatly. The court reduces any losses you have by the percentage of fault attributed to you. We want to demonstrate that no fault, or the lowest possible percentage, applies in your case to preserve your recovery.

How You Can Help in Building Your Case

As your distracted driving lawyer in Tacoma, we will exhaust all avenues to seek fair compensation and build your claim. That includes gathering all the evidence possible to prove what occurred. If you are in an accident with a driver you believe was distracted, make sure you take steps to protect your case, such as:

• Call 911 after the accident. Do not just exchange information. Have the police come to the location to gather evidence and verify the other driver’s condition.
• Take photos of your injuries, damage to your vehicle, and damage to their vehicle. If you happen to see anything that contributes to their fault, such as food in the front seat or an unrestrained pet, document it.
• Ask for witnesses to provide their names and contact information. When possible, ask them to record a statement describing what they saw the driver do.
• Take a video of the accident scene and, when possible, record what the driver says to you. If they make a statement about being distracted, that could help your case.
• Complete a police report that demonstrates what you saw the driver doing before or during the accident. Only provide factual information without any interjection of speculation.

By taking these steps, you protect your case in every way possible. Not every case involves distraction. When it does apply, our distracted driving attorney in Tacoma becomes your ally.

What Your Case Is Worth

Our texting and driving accident lawyer in Tacoma will work to build the value of your case from the available evidence. That includes data that demonstrates your physical, emotional, and financial losses. Some examples of common losses you may recover include:

• Medical expenses from the accident
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Loss of income from being unable to go to work
• Loss of earning capacity if you cannot go back to the same work
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of quality of life

Your attorney will gather as much data as possible to build your claim and then negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company. If they refuse to treat you fairly, we will seek legal action in court.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Tacoma Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

You may not be sure distracted driving was the cause, or it may be one of many factors contributing to your injuries and losses.

At the Puget Law Group, we take pride in getting answers and recovering fair compensation. Schedule a free consultation. Our Tacoma distracted driving accident lawyer is the ally you need in these cases.