Nashville Distracted Driving Accident Attorney
Fighting For Those Who Have Been Hurt in a Texting While Driving Accident in Tennessee
Proverbs tells us that as long as our eyes look directly forward and we keep our gaze straight before us, then all our ways will be sure. Attorney Stanley A. Davis knows many motorists across Tennessee try to follow that advice but can be injured in car accidents caused by a driver who was texting or talking on a cell phone. He can subpoena a negligent driver’s phone records as part of a thorough accident investigation and fight to get compensation for injured clients in personal injury claims.
Call the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis today at (615) 866-3938 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our distracted driving accident lawyer in Nashville.
Types of Driving Distractions
There are three types of distractions while driving:
- Visual distraction: Something that takes the driver’s eyes off the road
- Manual distraction: Something that takes the driver’s hands off the wheel
- Cognitive distraction: Something that takes the driver’s mind off the primary task
Common Causes of Distracted Driving
Texting is one of the most dangerous forms of distraction because it involves all three types of distraction. Other forms of distraction that can endanger other motorists include:
- Adjusting a car stereo
- Eating or drinking
- Grooming
- Reading maps
- Talking to other passengers
- Using navigation systems
- Watching a video
Common Injuries in Distracted Driving Accidents
Attorney Stanley A. Davis stands up for the victims of distracted driving accidents. He works tirelessly to help individuals who have sustained serious injuries such as broken bones, severe burns, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or paralysis receive the compensation they need to recover and move on with their lives. Our lawyer can also file wrongful death claims on behalf of families who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents caused by motorists who were texting while driving.
What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Distracted Driving Accident Claim?
When pursuing a distracted driving accident claim, victims may be eligible to recover various damages, compensating them for the physical, emotional, and financial toll they have endured.
- Medical Expenses: Victims are entitled to compensation for all medical costs related to the accident, including emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, medications, and ongoing rehabilitation.
- Lost Wages and Future Earnings: Victims can pursue compensation for lost wages and potential future earnings if the injuries sustained in a distracted driving accident result in missed work or diminished earning capacity
- Property Damage: Compensation may cover the restoration or replacement of the damaged vehicle, as well as any personal property affected in the accident.
- Pain and Suffering: Victims can pursue damages for physical and emotional pain and suffering endured because of the accident. This encompasses both the immediate impact and any lasting consequences.
- Loss of Consortium: In cases where the distracted driving accident has adversely affected personal relationships, spouses or family members may be eligible to seek compensation for the loss of companionship and support.
- Punitive Damages: In certain instances, punitive damages could be awarded to punish the at-fault party for egregious conduct, such as willful or reckless distraction while driving.
Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Tennessee?
Tennessee law makes it illegal for drivers to send text messages while behind the wheel. Texting while driving is arguably one of the worst driving errors and most common driving distractions. While laws to prevent cell phone use while driving do exist, some drivers do not always follow these laws.
Car accident statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that more than 15 people die and more than 1,200 people suffer injuries every day in car accidents that involve a distracted driver. Teenagers are the age group responsible for texting while driving the most. Teenagers can be dangerous drivers because, along with a higher likelihood of texting while driving, they are also less experienced as drivers.
Contact Our Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer in Nashville Today
Our Nashville distracted driving accident attorney at the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis is committed to advocating for maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. We strive to alleviate the burdens our clients face in the aftermath of these traumatic events, allowing them to focus on their recovery. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards securing the compensation you are entitled to.
Our Nashville distracted driving accident attorneys treat every client with the utmost compassion and offer a free consultation to discuss the details of your case. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a texting and driving accident, contact us today.
Your Success Is Our Success
Real Injuries. Real Recoveries.
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$350,000.00 Settlement Tractor-Trailer Accident
A middle-aged man was injured in a tractor-trailer crash when he was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer in Davidson County, Tennessee. This tractor-trailer accident left Plaintiff with significant spinal injuries and gastrointestinal problems.
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$450,000 Settlement Tractor-Trailer Accident
An over-the-road truck driver sustained injuries when another tractor-trailer driver hit his vehicle in a parking lot. The injured victim required a discectomy. The defendant, through their insurance carrier, attempted to diminish the accident damages.
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$24,500 Verdict Rear-End Collision
Our Nashville personal injury lawyer secured a trial verdict of $24,500.00 for a personal injury claim involving a rear-end collision. The victim was rear-ended, causing approximately $1,800.00 property damage to her bumper.
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$193,500 Verdict Soft-Tissue Injuries
Our Nashville car accident attorney gained a jury verdict for a soft tissue injury sustained in a car accident. This case included close to $20,000.00 in medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and lost wages.
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$500,000 Settlement Pedestrian Accident
A 19-year-old female pedestrian was walking home from a bus stop in Davidson County, Tennessee when the defendant caused a pedestrian-car accident that killed her.
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$182,260 Verdict Soft-Tissue Injuries
Nashville personal injury attorney Stanley A. Davis gained his client a jury verdict for soft tissue injury sustained in a car accident. The client had approximately $20,000.00 in medical bills, along with lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.