Hinsdale Car Accident Attorneys

Car accidents often happen in an instant, and a person may be struck without warning by another vehicle. Even though it can happen quickly, the consequences of a car accident can continue to affect a person for many months or years. A crash may leave a person with broken bones, head trauma, and other injuries that will require ongoing medical care. A person could experience permanent disabilities, and in the worst cases, collisions may lead to wrongful death.

Most of the time, motor vehicle collisions are not simply unfortunate accidents. They typically occur because of negligence, including when other drivers violate traffic laws, do not follow the rules of the road, or act in other unsafe ways. People who have been injured in car accidents will need to understand their legal options and make sure they take the right steps to obtain financial compensation. At Schwartz Injury Law, we work with people in Hinsdale who have been injured by negligent drivers, helping them secure the compensation they need to cover damages such as medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.

The Dangers of Drunk Driving

One of the most dangerous forms of negligence that can lead to car accidents is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When people drink alcohol, they will experience slower reaction times and other issues that can affect their ability to drive safely. Blurred or double vision can occur, and a person may struggle to recognize and respond to what is happening around them. Impairments to coordination can affect a person's ability to maintain control while driving. Impairment by illegal drugs or prescription medications can be just as dangerous as alcohol intoxication.

When a driver is intoxicated, they may drive at unsafe speeds, limiting their ability to stop in time to avoid a collision. They may not be able to act quickly enough to prevent them from crashing into another vehicle from behind or striking a pedestrian in the road. They may cause a collision that can lead to injuries that may be much more severe than the harm people experience in other types of crashes. Our lawyers can provide the representation needed to hold drunk drivers responsible for causing collisions and injuries.

Texting, Cell Phone Use, and Other Distractions

A driver who looks away from the road for a few moments can miss a stopped vehicle, a pedestrian, or a sudden change in traffic flow. Texting while driving can be incredibly dangerous, since it will cause a person to look at their phone instead of the road, take one or both hands off the wheel to interact with a device, and take their attention away from driving. While people are not allowed to use handheld electronic devices while driving, far too many drivers violate these rules and engage in dangerous activities.

Distractions can go beyond phone use and include a variety of other activities. Eating and drinking, adjusting a vehicle's radio, reaching for an object, or other activities that prevent drivers from fully paying attention, watching the road, and maintaining control ov vehicles can lead to dangerous accidents. Our attorneys can gather evidence showing that a driver was distracted and caused a collision, and we will work to hold them liable for the damages suffered by victims.