Despite widespread awareness about the dangers of texting and driving, it continues to be a major cause of accidents. When a driver chooses to text while they are behind the wheel, they are putting innocent lives at risk.
If you were injured in a texting-related accident in New Orleans, the at-fault driver could be liable for your injuries. Compensation in these types of cases can cover medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
The personal injury attorneys at Morris Bart help protect your right to compensation after you have been injured by another party’s negligence – in the form of distracted driving. We believe irresponsible drivers who cause harm due to texting and driving should be held accountable. Our firm can pursue compensation for you in settlement negotiations or in court while you recover and concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
You can call a New Orleans texting behind-the-wheel lawyer from Morris Bart to learn how they can protect your right to compensation. Consultation calls are free, and our firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you do not need to pay upfront to secure our services. We only take payment if you receive compensation at the end of your case.
Accidents and Injuries Associated With Texting Behind the Wheel
As texting and driving take your hands off the wheel and your eyes and focus off the road, its potential for causing accidents and injuries is high. From simple rear-end collisions to drifting lanes and causing a head-on collision, many types of accidents can occur due to texting and driving. The types of injuries caused by these accidents are similarly wide-ranging. They may include:
- Broken or fractured bones
- Muscle tears
- Whiplash
- Neck injuries
- Head injuries, including brain damage
- Injuries to the extremities, such as the arms and legs
- Injuries to the face from the airbag
- Internal bleeding
If you have been in a car crash of any kind, we recommend seeing a doctor immediately for an evaluation. Do not assume that your injuries are minor or will improve without treatment in a few days. Some car crash injuries can have mild symptoms that get worse over time.
The sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you can begin treatment. It can also be helpful in your case for compensation to have a medical record linking your injuries to the car crash.
After you have received medical treatment, consider calling Morris Bart. Our texting behind-the-wheel lawyers serve New Orleans, Orleans Parish, and New Orleans East. We can discuss your accident and its potential for a settlement or lawsuit. Our car accident team can work to prove your case and protect your right to compensation so you can move on with your life. Call today for your free consultation.
For a free legal consultation with a Texting Behind the Wheel Accident lawyer serving New Orleans, call 800-537-8185
Recoverable Damages in a New Orleans Texting While Driving Accident
You likely suffered damages in the accident that generally fall into two categories: economic (financial) and non-economic (non-financial). Reviewing your case, we will assess each loss you suffered to determine how much compensation you can seek from the party that caused the accident.
Common economic damages in car accidents are:
- Medical expenses
- Future treatment and care expenses
- Lost income and other earnings
- Reduced earning capacity
Other accident-related expenses
Common non-economic damages are:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement
- Loss of life enjoyment
- Loss of companionship
- Wrongful death damages (if a loved one suffered fatal injuries in a texting behind-the-wheel accident in New Orleans)
Liability in a New Orleans Texting and Driving Case
Texting and driving cases require the plaintiff, you, to prove the defendant behaved negligently and caused your injuries. Fortunately, you may not need evidence that the other driver was texting to establish their negligence. Frequently, negligence can be proven in court based on what happened because of the texting, especially if it was a traffic rule violation such as:
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Drifting out of their lane
- Rear-ending the car in front of them
- Other negligent acts
If you are wondering about liability in your texting and driving case, call Morris Bart today. Our New Orleans team can answer your questions about the legal options that may be available to you during your free consultation.
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When you hire a New Orleans texting behind-the-wheel lawyer from Morris Bart to represent your case, you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries while our team:
- Answers your questions and reviews your case’s possible outcomes
- Identifies the liable party
- Communicates with insurance companies and lawyers on your behalf
- Gathers evidence in your defense, including testimony from accident reconstruction, medical, and vocational experts if necessary
- Negotiates for a settlement offer based on the evidence we produce
- Takes the case to court if the insurance company is not willing to make a fair offer
If we can prove liability, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, ongoing treatments, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations Deadline Can Affect Your Case
Do not delay in getting started on your case. Louisiana state law places a legal time limit, known as a statute of limitations, on how long personal injury victims must file a lawsuit.
If you are filing an injury lawsuit, you generally have one year from the accident date to do it, per La. Civ. Code Art. 3492. Parties filing a wrongful death action usually generally have a year from the decedent’s death date to submit their case to the court, according to La. Civ. Code. Art. 2315.2.
There are a few exceptions to this rule. However, generally, if one year passes from the date of your accident without you taking legal action, you may lose the right to recover compensation, no matter how much evidence of negligence exists.
Call Us Today for Legal Help After a New Orleans Texting Behind the Wheel Accident
Do not let a New Orleans texting driver get off the hook for your injuries on a technicality like the statute of limitations. To learn more about your case’s legal deadlines and to take legal action now, contact the New Orleans office of Morris Bart.
Consultation calls are free, and our firm works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no up-front fees if you hire a New Orleans texting behind-the-wheel lawyer from our team to represent you.
Questions?Call 800-537-8185
to find a Morris Bart office near you.
