Arlington Heights Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys

How Distracted Driving Leads to Car Accidents

Drivers who try to multitask and engage in other activities while behind the wheel are more likely to cause collisions because their ability to perceive and respond to hazards is compromised. Some of the ways in which distractions can increase the risks of accidents include:

• Delayed Reaction Times: A distracted driver may not notice that traffic has slowed down or stopped, or they may not see a pedestrian who is crossing the street in time to brake.
• Failure to Maintain Lane Control: Drivers may drift between lanes if they are not paying attention to the road. In some cases, they may stray into oncoming lanes, which could lead to a head-on collision. In other situations, a person may overcorrect when they realize that they have drifted out of their lane, and this may lead to a sideswipe accident or rollover accident.
• Inability to Judge Traffic Flow: Distractions can cause a driver to miss visual cues such as brake lights, traffic signals, or stop signs, and this can result in rear-end crashes or T-bone collisions at intersections.
• Reduced Situational Awareness: Distracted drivers are less likely to anticipate the actions of others, such as vehicles merging or cyclists entering the roadway. When they miss important details, they will be more likely to cause collisions.

Proving That a Distracted Driver Caused a Crash

Establishing that distracted driving was the cause of an accident can be challenging, but the experienced Arlington Heights personal injury attorneys at Schwartz Injury Law can take steps to uncover the truth. We can:

• Obtain Phone Records: We will review call logs and text message activity to determine if a driver was using a phone when the crash occurred.
• Securing Surveillance Footage: We will check for traffic cameras, dashcams, or nearby business security systems that may have captured the driver's behavior.
• Analyzing Vehicle Data: Modern vehicles may record information about driver inputs or in-car system usage that can show that distractions were a factor in a crash.
• Interviewing Witnesses: Passengers or bystanders may have observed the driver engaging in distracting behaviors. We will speak to eyewitnesses to obtain testimony about what happened.
• Consulting With Accident Reconstruction Experts: These professionals can analyze physical evidence to show how distractions likely contributed to a crash.

By building a strong case based on all available evidence, our attorney can demonstrate that a driver was liable for a car accident and the injuries suffered by a victim. We will work to ensure that a victim will receive the full compensation they deserve.