Experienced Lawyers for Distracted Driving Accidents in Allegheny County
Dedicated attorneys in Pennsylvania fight to protect victims’ interests
Distracted driving is among the most common causes of accidents in Pennsylvania. In one recent year, there were 11,262 distracted driving accidents in the state, resulting in 409 serious injuries and 65 deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. At Phil DiLucente & Associates, LLC in Pittsburgh, we fight for injury victims in Allegheny County and elsewhere whose lives are forever affected by the negligent actions of individuals who drive while distracted.
What causes distracted driving accidents in Pennsylvania
Drivers on Pennsylvania’s roads and highways might be inattentive for several reasons. Causes of distracted driving accidents fall into four main categories:
- Manual distractions, in which the driver takes one or both hands off the wheel. Examples are texting or using a phone, eating or drinking, adjusting a seat or using a GPS or music console.
- Visual distractions, such as rubbernecking at accidents, gazing at billboards or scenery and looking at pets or passengers in the vehicle.
- Cognitive distractions that take a driver’s focus off the road. Examples are daydreaming, worrying about something or simply zoning out.
- Auditory distractions that keep drivers from hearing what is on the road around them. Examples are loud music on the radio or children quarreling in the backseat.
Any of these behaviors can cause a driver to rear-end the vehicle ahead, veer into another lane of traffic or go off the road entirely. If another motorist’s distracted driving caused your accident, you can count on us to stand up for your right to receive payment for your injuries.
Common consequences of distracted driving accidents
Distracted driving accidents can cause serious injuries to the driver, his or her passengers and others on the road. The following are types of harm that can be suffered:
- Head and neck trauma
- Brain injuries
- Back and spine injuries
- Bone fractures
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Cuts and lacerations
- Bruising and soft tissue injures
These injuries can also greatly impact victims’ emotional and financial well-being. Crashes can also lead to death. When you need assistance navigating an injury claim or wrongful death suit, you can trust our experienced legal team for knowledgeable and compassionate representation.
Fighting for your health rights and fair compensation
Our attorneys can help you pursue fair reimbursement for the injuries you’ve sustained. We will evaluate how the harm suffered in your accident may affect your life now and into the future. Damages claimed may compensate victims for any of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income and earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident
If a member of your family died in the accident, you may be eligible to receive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, including compensation for funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship and loss of income and benefits the decedent would have received had they survived.
Attorneys providing a tailored strategy
Our attorneys have extensive experience advocating for victims of distracted drivers. We know that injuries suffered in these accidents can be life changing. We also recognize that no two cases are the same. We will develop a legal strategy tailored specifically to your case, one that is designed to help you obtain maximum compensation. We handle all types of distracted driving accidents, including those in which victims are pedestrians and bicyclists.
Contact an Allegheny County distracted driving attorney for a free consultation
At the Pennsylvania law firm of Phil DiLucente & Associates, LLC in Pittsburgh, we help victims of distracted driving accidents pursue fair financial compensation. To schedule a time to speak with a car accident lawyer in a free consultation, call 1.800.GET.PHIL or contact us online.
