Orland Park Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Distracted Driving Attorney Representing Victims in Orland Park, IL

Did you know that most motor vehicle accidents are caused by human error? Distracted driving is a leading contributing factor in many collisions. As a form of negligence, distracted driving can give injured car accident victims grounds to obtain compensation. However, insurance companies may require evidence of a policyholder's wrongdoing before they will consider paying your claim.

If you are like most people, you do not have the necessary resources, time, or legal knowledge to conduct a comprehensive investigation following a car accident to gather supporting evidence. From our office in Orland Park, the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can handle the investigation into your accident, calculate your damages, and work diligently to help you collect the highest possible amount of compensation. We provide effective legal representation that makes a real difference.

4 Types of Driving Distractions

Drivers should always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the steering wheel, and their attention focused on driving. Common distractions may fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Audible: Distractions may include sounds, such as listening to music through earbuds.
• Cognitive: A driver's thoughts may not be focused on driving.
• Manual: One or both of a driver's hands may be removed from the steering wheel.
• Visual: A driver may look at something other than the road and traffic.

Frequent forms of distractions include hands-on use of cell phones or other electronics, eating, drinking, smoking, grooming, interacting with passengers, daydreaming, and searching for loose objects in vehicles. Texting while driving is one of the most common distractions, particularly for younger drivers. At 55 mph, reading or sending a text while driving is like traveling the distance of a football field blindfolded.

The main problem with distractions is that they often do not allow drivers enough time or distance to react to evolving traffic conditions. Most distracted driving accidents are otherwise avoidable.

Delayed Reactions Can Lead to Injuries in Collisions

Traffic and road conditions can change quickly. Indulging in a distraction for only a few seconds can lead to a collision that causes severe injuries or fatalities. Accidents likely to result from distracted driving include:

• Rear-end collisions, whether at intersections or on highways
• Sideswipe accidents caused by a distracted driver drifting into an adjacent lane
• Failure-to-yield crashes
• Side impact collisions due to a distracted driver running a red light

Distracted drivers may unknowingly speed up or slow down erratically, which can also lead to an accident. Other motorists may make evasive maneuvers, trying to avoid a collision with the distracted driver, only to hit a different vehicle.

To hold distracted drivers accountable for the collisions, injuries, and other losses they cause, you must prove their negligence. Even then, an insurance company may try to minimize your settlement or deny your claim. Your personal injury lawyer from the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. will not let insurers treat you unfairly.

Damages in Car Accident Cases

Depending on the severity of your injuries and other ways you have been affected, you may be able to recover damages for things like:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Ongoing care
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Other impacts on your quality of life

The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. will calculate your case's value and then work to help you obtain the full compensation you deserve.

How We Protect Your Best Interests in Distracted Driving Accident Claims

Many personal injury attorneys speak with clients once and then hand their cases to an associate. When you choose the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., Attorney Barker will handle your case personally. He will get to know you, and he will be there to assist you throughout the claims process. His many duties include:

• Helping you determine how to proceed with your distracted driving accident claim
• Making sure all communications with insurers come through him
• Processing case-related paperwork
• Ensuring that any fault assigned to you is fair
• Negotiating for a maximum settlement offer
• Taking your case to trial if an insurance company refuses to compensate you fairly

If you are looking for a dedicated attorney who will treat you with respect while standing firm against insurers who may try to take advantage of you, look no further. The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. is here to provide the legal help you need.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we believe that you deserve maximum compensation for your injuries and other losses, and we will fight to help you get it. We understand that car accidents happen at all hours, so you can contact us 24/7 by calling 708-321-1223 to set up your free consultation with our skilled attorney. We do not charge fees upfront, and you will not pay us anything unless we win your case.