Pittsburgh Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to a negligent distracted driver, Berger & Green Attorneys can help you seek justice. Our Pittsburgh distracted driving accident lawyers handle claims involving driver inattention and negligence. We can establish the distracted driver’s liability for your crash and pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve. 

Our car accident lawyers can put our firm’s 40-plus years of legal experience behind your claim. We have served thousands of personal injury clients from across Pennsylvania. We aim to provide the support and resources you need to make resolving your case as easy on you as possible. Contact us online today or call for a free consultation. 

How Our Pittsburgh Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers Advocate for the Injured

Our Pittsburgh attorneys are powerful advocates for the injured. We have represented thousands of clients harmed by negligence and wrongdoing. Our efforts have yielded significant settlements and verdicts, earning three of our attorneys a place in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious organization open only to lawyers who have achieved million-dollar case results. 

Our personal injury lawyers will leverage our firm’s knowledge and experience to pursue the financial compensation you deserve. We know that every case is unique, and we want to hear your story. Understanding your situation and the challenges you face helps us identify and pursue the resources you need to heal. We know you’re hurting. We can help.

Recovering Compensation After a Distracted Driving Car Accident

Pennsylvania’s “choice” of limited tort and full tort coverage and its modified no-fault first party benefit insurance system can add to the complexity of auto accident claims. 

According to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, vehicle owners must carry a minimum of $5,000 in first-party medical benefits coverage, which pays for your crash-related healthcare expenses, regardless of who is at fault. Drivers must also have at least $15,000/$30,000 per person/accident in bodily injury liability and $5,000 in property damage liability to pay for accidents they cause. 

In addition, motorists must select “full” or “limited” tort coverage. Limited tort premiums are less expensive than full tort, but your right to seek certain damages from a liable party, including awards for pain and suffering, may be restricted. 

In general, the types of compensation injured victims can pursue for a motor vehicle accident include:

• Current medical expenses and ongoing healthcare costs
• Lost income and employment benefits
• Lost future earning capacity
• Vehicle and personal property damages
• Household services
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Diminished quality of life

A Pittsburgh distracted driving accident lawyer with Berger and Green can review your insurance policy and discuss your legal options for pursuing financial recovery. If your loved one sustained a fatal injury, our wrongful death lawyer can tell you more about taking action on their behalf. 

Call our law firm for a free initial consultation today. 

Dangers and Consequences of Driving While Distracted in Pennsylvania

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s 2023 Crash Facts & Statistics, distracted driving caused over 9,000 collisions, including 55 fatal accidents. In addition, Allegheny County reported the most traffic crashes of any county in the commonwealth that year. 

Anything that takes your attention off of driving is a distraction, including other passengers, eating, drinking, or viewing sights outside your vehicle. When motorists fail to keep their eyes and minds on the road, and their hands on the wheel, they can make mistakes that cause collisions. They may also fail to take preventative actions, like slowing down or swerving, that could lessen an accident’s severity. 

Distracted driving can cause a vehicle operator to:

• Fail to stop at a traffic light or stop sign
• Fail to stop behind a leading vehicle
• Fail to yield the right of way 
• “Cut off” another driver or fail to see a car in their blind spot
• Swerve into the wrong lane
• Speed
• Tailgate 

How Pennsylvania Laws Address Cell Phone Use While Driving

Cell phones are a significant driving distraction, leading many states to impose restrictions on their use while driving. 

Pennsylvania’s distracted driving law, Paul Miller’s Law, effective June 5, 2025, makes it illegal to use a handheld interactive mobile device (IMD) while driving. The law prohibits motorists from using smartphones, computers, or any other electronic device to talk, text, play games, browse the internet, or use navigation unless they can do so hands-free.

How Our Pittsburgh Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys Can Strengthen Your Case

Our Pittsburgh distracted driving accident attorneys can investigate your case and establish that a negligent driver caused your collision. Our legal team can:

• Collect evidence proving the distracted driver’s fault – this may include accident scene photographs, video footage, eyewitness statements, police reports, the driver’s cell phone records, and accident reconstruction analysis.
• Identify and pursue all of your recoverable losses – including working with medical professionals, economists, and life planners when necessary to establish your right to current and future damages 
• Manage case details – including drafting and filing paperwork, tracking and adhering to deadlines, and communicating with involved parties
• Aggressively negotiate for maximum compensation – including reviewing settlement offers, rejecting lowball payments, and defending you from bad-faith tactics 
• Take legal action when necessary – including representing you at trial if that is what it takes to get full and fair compensation

Do Not Miss the Deadline to File a Distracted Driving Lawsuit

There is a limited time to seek compensation after an auto accident. According to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, adults generally have two years to file most personal injury lawsuits in Pennsylvania. If the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely refuse your case. If you cannot sue, the insurance company has no incentive to offer you a fair settlement, so this deadline will also affect liability insurance claims. 

Our legal team can help you get started before it is too late. 

Act Today to Hold the Distracted Driver Accountable for Your Accident

At Berger and Green, we are known as The Injury and Disability Lawyers for clients across Pennsylvania. If you or your loved one sustained injuries in a crash caused by distracted driving, our Pittsburgh distracted driving accident lawyer is here for you. We will fight to ensure you do not pay for a negligent driver’s mistakes. 

Contact us online or call today for a free consultation. We offer free case reviews and are available for home and hospital visits. We do not collect a fee until we obtain compensation for you.