Proving a crash was caused by a distracted driver

When an accident is caused by a distracted driver, it can often be difficult to prove. Distracted driving accounts for many car accidents; the number one distraction being texting while driving. Law makers are cracking down on distracted driving. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During this time local and state law enforcement will be aggressively ticketing drivers who are texting or using their mobile devices behind the wheel. Read our blog for more information about distracted driving.

It is important to know that distracted driving includes more than just texting.

It includes activities like eating while driving, handling the radio or applying makeup. Anything that takes the attention of the driver away from the road is considered distracted driving.

If you have been involved in an accident caused by a distracted driver, here are a few key ways to prove distracted driving caused the accident.

•· A police report: A police report filed after an accident can show the conditions of the accident and it may also show an initial evaluation of who was at fault.

•· Witnesses: A witness can be anyone who saw the accident occur. This can include onlookers or passengers in any of the vehicles involved.

•· Cell phone logs: Text message records can prove if a driver was using their phone at the time of the accident.

•· Photos and video: Any photos or video that were shot by a witness can be used to identity distracted drivers.

Distracted driving is illegal in many states including Pennsylvania, yet it is still an ongoing issue. Proving fault in these accidents can often be complex. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the personal injury attorneys at Berger and Green. They will provide you with a free no obligation consultation to evaluate your case.

Source:

Injury Claim Coach, “Cell Phone Car Accidents & Injury Claims”