Long Beach Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys
Helping Victims of Distracted Driving Accidents in Long Beach
Every day many people are in motor vehicle accidents that were not their fault. They are suddenly run into by a negligent or distracted driver. A number of these collisions result in severe injuries. If this has happened to you, you need to talk with a dedicated Long Beach car accident lawyer to ensure your rights are protected and your interests are fully represented.
How Many Accidents Are Caused By Distracted Drivers?
While drunk driving accidents get a great deal of media coverage, the greatest cause of vehicle collisions is driver distraction. Most experienced drivers have seen a driver talking on a cell phone make serious driving errors. Some negligent drivers insist on driving while texting, creating a serious hazard for innocent drivers who share the road. In the mornings and at lunchtime, some try to "multi-task" by eating and driving.
There is a long list, such as:
- Reading
- Fiddling with the radio or CD player, or other devices
- Putting on makeup
- Getting dressed
- Shaving
- Arguing with a passenger
- Being too fatigued to drive safely or actually falling asleep
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 8 people lose their lives every single day due to accidents involving distracted drivers.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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$122,500,000 Global Settlement Sexual Abuse
Represented 14 of 124 childhood sexual abuse victims against the City of Santa Monica.
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$18,000,000 Auto v. Truck
Client rear-ended by trucking company.
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$10,000,000 Auto v. Big Rig
Family struck by a big rig.
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$4,090,000 Auto v. Auto
Family struck by a County of Los Angeles employee.
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$3,500,000 Negligence, Personal Injury
Client who was injured when a piece of machinery fell off a plumbing truck onto his foot.
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$3,500,000 Warehouse Accident
Client whose foot was run over by a forklift driver.