Distracted Drivers: Texting, Talking on Cell Phones and Tragic Accidents
In 2008, in the aftermath of Los Angeles Metrolink disaster that claimed 25 lives and injured more than 100 others — Californians were outraged to learn that the commuter train's engineer had been sending and receiving text messages only moments before running a red light and slamming head-on into another train.
Today, the state of California prohibits both texting and hand-held cell phone use while driving.
At Kodam & Associates, P.C., in Murrieta, California, within the Temecula Valley, we bring substantial experience to every car accident we handle. We are committed to representing each client with the same skill, passion and determination we ourselves would want in a lawyer. In every case, we take a hands-on approach to working with our clients and in working to obtain the compensation each one needs to put their life back on track.
Success Story
The accident would not have happened if the car's driver had simply put distractions aside and kept their eyes on the road. But the accident did happen and our client, a pedestrian, suffered severe injuries that eventually claimed his life after a four-month stay in the hospital. Although we could do nothing to make the man's family whole again, we were able to obtain full compensation (up to the policy limits) and other significant benefits as well.
Prompt Investigation Is Absolutely Essential
Proving that a driver was distracted often takes more than just a cell phone record. For instance, even when phone records show that the driver was on the phone near the time of the accident — there may be doubt as to whether or not the driver was on the phone at the exact time of the accident. For these reasons and more, it is vital that you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
If you contact our Temecula-Murrieta offices for help, the attorneys here will immediately launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding your car accident. This will include obtaining copies of cell phone and text messaging records, consulting with accident reconstruction specialists, interviewing potential witnesses and gathering other evidence that can help us determine the exact time of the accident.
Once we can show what really happened and how you've been affected, we will present a firm demand to the insurance company. If it is necessary to obtain a fair result, we will take them to court.
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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact our Temecula-Murrieta law offices to discuss your potential claims with an experienced attorney. There is no charge for this consultation, and there are no legal fees to pay unless our lawyers obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
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