Logo
  • Home
  • About
    • Robert Carichoff
    • Alina Bulgakova
    • Avina Maldonado
    • Davina Maldonado
    • Education Center
    • Blog
    • Community
    • Join Our Team
    • Scholarships
      • “Change Any Law” Scholarship
  • Areas We Serve
    • Sacramento
    • Folsom
    • El Dorado Hills
    • Roseville
  • California Practice Areas
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Reviews
  • Triumphs
  • Videos
  • Contact
  • Español
Español | Доступен русский переводчик (916) 500-0000

Home / Areas We Serve / Car Accident / Distracted Driving Car Accident

banner-v2-bg
If you’ve been involved in a distracted driving car accident, a California lawyer can help you recover losses by filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

California Distracted Driving Car Accident Lawyer

Obtaining the Triumph You Deserve

SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

Although California has strict laws against distracted driving, collisions caused by talking to passengers, eating, and texting while driving happen all the time. If you’ve been involved in such an accident, you could be dealing with injuries that require costly medical treatment and prevent you from working. 

To get the compensation you need to stay healthy and financially stable, you’ll need to team up with a California distracted driving car accident lawyer from our firm. The attorneys at Triumph Law have over 20 years of experience working on cases just like yours. So they’ll know what to do to recover the maximum compensation possible for your case.

    Contact Us for A Free & Confidential Consultation
    Providing Assistance in Over 50 Languages

    Types of Distracted Driving Cases We Can Take On

    An attorney must prove that the at-fault driver was distracted during the crash to win your case. This might sound like an impossible task, but not for the skilled distracted driving accident lawyers from our team in California. They can prove fault, file a claim, and demand fair compensation for accidents caused by:

    • Texting
    • Talking on the phone
    • Looking at GPS
    • Talking to a passenger
    • Eating or smoking
    • Changing the radio station 
    • Adjusting the heat or air conditioning controls
    • Moving objects in the vehicle
    • Reaching for an object
    • Slowing down to look at an accident 
    • Daydreaming

    California Vehicle Code 23123.5 prohibits motorists from using cell phones while driving. If we find evidence that the other driver violated this code or another safety law, we’ll have the proof we need to proceed with your claim or lawsuit.

    content-bg-3

    Proving Fault in Your Distracted Driving Accident Case

    At this point, you’re probably unsure how an attorney would be able to prove that a driver was changing the radio station or eating while driving. The methods used to establish fault in these cases are fairly simple. A California distracted driving car accident attorney can take the following steps to provide fault:

    • Subpoena phone records to find out if the driver sent messages or received calls during the time of the crash
    • Review traffic and security camera footage to see if the driver was eating, smoking, or otherwise distracted 
    • Interview passengers and witnesses to learn more about how the collision happened
    • Review the official police report to learn if a distracted may have contributed to the crash
    • Work with collision reconstruction experts to determine who or what caused the crash

    We’ll partner with investigators to find the evidence they need to hold the driver liable. If we’re able to find enough evidence to support your case, we’ll file a claim with the distracted driver’s insurance provider and negotiate a settlement that covers all of your accident-related losses.

    Losses You Could Receive Compensation for

    Injuries suffered in a car wreck can seriously affect your financial stability, employability, and mental health. A distracted driving attorney from California can identify all the expenses and hardships you’ve endured and calculate how much money you need to offset them.

    If your insurance claim or court case is successful, you could receive compensation for any of the following losses:

    Economic Losses

    These are tangible losses that can be calculated using invoices, bills, and other documents. Economic losses include current medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning ability, vehicle repair costs, and ambulance transportation fees.

    Non-Economic Losses

    Non-economic losses don’t come with the same concrete documentation as economic losses. These losses are generally more intangible and subjective, which is why it’s important to hire a skilled attorney if you want to obtain them. 

    Depending on how the collision has affected your emotional well-being and personal life, you could receive non-economic damages like pain and suffering, mental distress, and diminished quality of life. A lawyer from our firm can use special calculations to determine how much you’re owed for each non-economic loss. 

    Time Limit for Distracted Driving Lawsuits in California

    Whether your car crash was caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, or something else, you’ll have to follow a strict statute of limitations. According to California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, you have two years from the date of your accident to submit a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. 

    Taking too long to file a suit could stop you from getting the damages you deserve. We strongly recommend hiring a distracted driving attorney in California as soon as you can. Securing legal counsel ASAP will help you meet the state’s filing deadlines and other requirements.

    We Can Offer Assistance Throughout Your Recovery Process

    In addition to fighting for the damages you need to pay your medical bills and afford future treatment, we can also help you coordinate your medical care. We’ll help you get appointments with the doctors and specialists you need to see to receive proper treatment.

    We can also communicate with your medical insurance carrier to gather information on your available coverage. If your insurance policy is limited, we can arrange a loan that you can pay off once you’ve received your compensation.

    Contact a Distracted Driving Attorney from California

    Over the course of two decades, the attorneys at Triumph Law have delivered life-changing case results for wrongfully injured clients in Sacramento, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, and several other locations in California. 

    If you’ve been injured by a motorist who was texting, eating, or occupied with any task other than operating their vehicle, a California distracted driving car accident lawyer from our firm can help you file a claim. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll travel to you to discuss your accident and advise you on your best path forward.

    California
    Car Accidents Practice Areas

    • Drunk Driving Accidents
    • Fatal Car Accidents
    • Hit and Run Car Accidents
    • Passenger Injuries
    • Rideshare Accidents
    • Texting While Driving Accidents
    • Underinsured & Uninsured Driver Accidents

    Additional Locations

    • Distracted Driving Car Accident Lawyer
    reviews-bg

    Thank You For Being My Advocate

    “Thank you for taking my case, being there for me, and seeing the case from beginning to end, in other words, you provided me closure. That is priceless.”

    Jimmy L.

    Outstanding Attorney with Exceptional Attention to Detail!

    “Robert Carichoff represented me in a tough case. His professionalism and confidence always put me at ease during stressful times. heir professionalism, follow-up, and attention to detail is the model of how attorneys should treat their clients!”

    Jim

    Service with integrity.

    “The staff was incredibly friendly and professional. Davina Maldonado was a freaking rockstar!!! The careful attention the firm put into my case was exceptional. I can’t say enough about how painless they all made the process.”

    Brandon
    READ MORE REVIEWS
    banner-v1-bg
    Banner Team image

    Let’s Start Your Car Accident Claim Today

    Triumph Law, P.C., A Law Firm Dedicated To Your Triumph

    Our Roseville car accident attorneys are ready to help you understand your rights after being hit by a negligent driver. There could be ample compensation waiting for you. It is just a matter of filing an effective claim for it, which is where we can step in and take over.

    reviews-bg

    When You Need a Triumph,
    Work With Triumph Law, P.C.

    Receive the Triumph You Need & Deserve Today

    EXPLORE OUR PRACTICE AREAS SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

    California Car Accidents Blog Posts:

    Legal books with judge's gavel Understanding “Personal Injury” as a Legal Term

    Understanding “Personal Injury” as a Legal Term In legalese, personal injury does not refer to an injury at all, but rather a branch of law that advocates for the wrongfully injured. This field

    California Distracted Driving Car Accident Lawyer Attorney Robert Carichoff Nominated as 2020 “Elite Advocate”

    The American Institute of Legal Advocates Has Honored Attorney Carichoff for His Work in the Personal Injury Field Attorney Carichoff has started the year strong with a recognition by the American

    A bandaged hand after an injury National Burn Awareness Week 2020: A Focus on Contact Burns

    As a personal injury law firm that’s represented catastrophically injured victims who’ve suffered severe burn injuries, our team at Triumph Law, P.C. knows burns have the potential to alter lives

    Triumph Law, P.C

    CONTACT US

    (916) 500-0000
    600 Coolidge Drive
    Suite 190
    Folsom, CA 95630
    Map + Directions

    HELPFUL LINKS

    • Home
    • Join our team
    • Reviews
    • Triumphs
    • Blog
    • Contact

    Practice Areas

    • Auto Accident
    • Truck Accident
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Wrongful Death
    • Dog Bites
    • Bus Accident
    • Slip and Fall Accident
    Privacy Policy Site Map
    Logo Formerly Known As

    The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

    © 2023 All Rights Reserved Triumph Law, P.C.