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Have You Been Involved in an Accident With a Driver Who Was Texting & Driving?
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was texting and driving, you need an experienced and qualified lawyer to fight for your rights. You may be entitled to compensation for not only your medical bills, but also lost wages due to time off work, and pain and suffering damages. Call the experienced Denver texting and driving accident attorneys at Fisher & Associates today. Our attorneys handle texting and driving cases throughout Colorado and their expertise can help you obtain justice and the compensation you deserve. Contact us today and let us build a strong case for you.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is a lead cause of vehicle crashes nationwide. According to NHTSA data, in 2021 cell phone use or texting while driving was a factor in 12% of the distracted driving accidents that resulted in deaths, 8% of distracted driving injury crashes, and 8% of all non-fatal crashes involving a distracted driver.
In fact, hundreds of Americans are killed in texting and driving accidents each year. In 2021, 410 people were killed a a direct result of accidents caused by texting and driving. In 2020 texting and driving resulted in 397 fatalities. In 2019 that number was 430. And if you go back to 2017, there were 450 fatal traffic accidents that were a direct result of texting and driving.
Taking your eyes of the road for any reason is dangerous and irresponsible. While sending or reading a text may take only 5 seconds, according to the NHTSA, a motorist who is texting and driving while traveling at at 55mph will travel the full length of a football field blind during those 5 seconds. And according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), when you take your eyes off the road to use your phone, it can take up to 27 seconds for your eyes to recover and reorient to the road and for the mental distraction to end. Traffic can change in an instant, and if a driver is not paying attention and doesn’t have the time required to react to changing conditions, they are far more likely to cause an accident.
And although texting and driving is now illegal in many states including Colorado, it is still common, especially among drivers between the ages of 16 and 24. Most people who text while driving are aware of the increased dangers but choose to do so anyway. According to new research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, even though 96 percent of drivers say texting/emailing while driving is a serious threat to their safety, 39 percent admit to have read a text or email while driving in the past month and 29 percent admit to typing one.
If these distracted drivers on our roadways cause an accident, they should be held accountable for their actions, especially if that accident results in injuries.
our track record of success
At Fisher & Associates, we take pride in our track record of success, built on years of dedication and persistence. Our attorneys have recovered millions in compensation for clients across Colorado, with verdicts and settlements that reflect our skill and commitment. Whether through negotiations or courtroom litigation, our firm consistently strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for victims of texting and driving accidents. We believe not only in fighting for the immediate needs of our clients but also in helping to secure their long-term recovery and well-being. Many of our clients come to us facing significant hardships, from mounting medical bills to loss of income and emotional trauma. With our extensive experience, our legal team is uniquely equipped to handle even the most challenging texting and driving accident cases.
expertise in colorado injury law
Navigating the legal system can be intimidating, especially when you are dealing with significant pain, serious injuries and substantial medical expenses. At Fisher & Associates, our experienced Colorado accident lawyers strategically approach each case, tailoring their strategies to state-specific laws and our individual clients’ needs. Our attorneys are well-versed in the laws and insurance regulations governing Colorado texting and driving accident cases, which is essential to building a strong case. By choosing Fisher & Associates, you are entrusting your case to experienced legal advocates who specialize in the intricacies of Colorado law, and have unique insight into how to get you the maximum financial compensation for your injuries. Our familiarity with Colorado law enables us to efficiently and effectively move cases through the legal process, either through pre-litigation negotiation or courtroom advocacy.
What we do for you
• We protect your rights.
• We tell your story to maximize the value of your case.
• We deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.
• We investigate your accident leaving no stone unturned.
• We help you find quality medical care for your injuries.
• We help you recover your lost or damaged property.
• We fight every step of the way to get you the most
compensation for your case.
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to get the help you need. Contact Fisher & Associates today for a 100% free consultation with one of our experienced Colorado personal injury lawyers. We’re here to answer your questions, guide you through the legal process, and fight for the compensation you deserve.