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Were you or a loved one hurt because of a distracted driver in Augusta, GA? An experienced Augusta distracted driving accidents lawyer can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call Hawk Law Group for help recovering the fair compensation you deserve today.
Our lawyers have over three decades of experience handling personal injury claims across the CSRA. We’ve recovered millions of dollars--and you can count on us to fight hard for you.
If you were injured by distracted driving, call our law offices in Augusta, Georgia at (706) 722-3500, to schedule a free consultation today.
When a driver isn’t paying attention, they can cause a car crash in the blink of an eye. An injury from such an accident can be disorienting. You shouldn’t have to worry about handling an insurance dispute or legal battle.
At Hawk Law Group, we have over 71 years of experience helping accident victims. We’ve won some of the highest personal injury verdicts in the area. We’re well-prepared to fight for you.
Hiring our Augusta personal injury attorneys means you’ll have an experienced team to:
Our Augusta personal injury attorneys are well-known throughout the area. Insurance companies recognize our name when they see it. That works to your advantage.
To learn more about how we’ll use our skills for you, call for a free consultation.
Over 3,140 people were killed in distracted driving accidents in 2019 across the United States, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported the following statistics for 2019:
Almost 9,650 traffic accidents occurred in Augusta that year. Around 3,729 people were injured and 25 were killed.
According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, about 56% of all motor vehicle accidents involved a confirmed or suspected distracted driver in 2019. Since 761,915 drivers were involved in traffic accidents in the state of Georgia during 2019, approximately 426,672 were distracted.
Running the numbers, that also means that there were about 5,402 distracted driving car accidents in Augusta in a single year. Of course, it can be difficult to confirm whether a driver was distracted just before a crash. Police were able to confirm that the driver was distracted in only 4% of auto accident cases in 2019.
It’s always difficult to put a dollar value on an injury. To start, we’ll evaluate your past expenses. We’ll also work with doctors and other specialists to estimate your future financial costs.
Generally speaking, the value of your personal injury claim depends on:
Our lawyers can help you avoid common mistakes accident victims tend to make in the valuation process. That way, you won’t have to wonder about whether you received the maximum compensation you deserve.
Georgia personal injury laws are designed to make victims whole again after an accident. Victims are entitled to compensation for their economic losses and non-economic damages.
Examples of the types of damages you may receive include:
If you lost a loved one in a fatal distracted driving crash, you may be entitled to additional damages for wrongful death.
Multiple factors can play a role in causing a car crash. Even if a distracted driver was involved, the insurance company may still try to blame you for the accident.
You won’t automatically lose your right to damages if you share part of the blame. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence law. You can recover partial damages if you’re less than 50% liable. Your compensation will, however, be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault.
If 50% or more of the blame is allocated to you, you’ll lose your right to seek damages.
At Hawk Law Group, we’ll fight to recover fair compensation for all of your injuries if you were hurt in an accident involving a distracted driver.
Common injuries sustained by victims include:
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in Georgia. They’re also the second most common reason for hospitalization and ER visits. We’re here to stand up for your rights. Just give our car accident attorneys a quick call to learn more today.
Distracted driving is anything that takes the driver’s attention off the roads. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC) research, there are three primary forms of driver distraction:
Many people blame the distracted driving problem on cell phone use. Really, there are countless ways that a driver can become distracted behind the wheel.
Some examples of distractions that often cause accidents in Augusta include:
We’ve all experienced these types of distractions. However, a driver needs to be focused on the road in order to react and prevent accidents. Distracted driving is a type of driver negligence--and the distracted driver can be held accountable.
If you or a loved one were injured in a crash where distracted driving was suspected, call our lawyers at Hawk Law Group for a free case review today.
Texting while driving is an especially dangerous distraction. Taking your eyes off the road for five seconds to send a text message is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
Texting involves all three types of driver distraction because drivers:
Unfortunately, despite Georgia’s hands-free law, 65,625 drivers were cited for distracted driving in 2019. In fact, according to a recent study, 60 percent of Americans admitted to sending a text while driving. Around 35 percent of all teen drivers admit to texting behind the wheel.
Texting while driving is a type of driver negligence. To prove negligence, you’ll have to establish:
But how do you prove that the at-fault driver was distracted? How do you prove that distraction caused the accident?
You’ll need an experienced lawyer by your side. At Hawk Law Group, we have decades of experience handling complex personal injury cases. We’ll look at your injury case from all angles--and work to locate the strongest evidence possible.
Examples of the evidence that can help you establish negligence include:
Our car accident lawyers are experienced in digging up these types of evidence. Would you like to learn more about how we can help prove your case? Call our law firm for a free case evaluation today.
Under Georgia state law, car accident victims have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Once the statute of limitations expires, you lose your right to seek compensation.
Distracted driving accidents cause serious injuries every day. If you are hurt, our lawyers are here to fight for you. Call Hawk Law Group to speak with an experienced Augusta distracted driving accidents lawyer today.
Did you sustain an injury at work or develop an occupational illness? If so, hiring an experienced Augusta Distracted Driving Accidents Lawyer can be essential for your fight for benefits.
(888) 771-1110The personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group represent accident victims throughout the Central Savannah River Area, including Augusta, Avera, Belvedere, Blythe, Crawfordville, Davisboro, Evans, Gibson, Grovetown, Harlem, Hephzibah, Jackson, Lincolnton, Louisville, Martinez, Millen, New Ellenton, North Augusta, Sandersville, Sparta, Stapleton, Thomson, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and all surrounding communities in Aiken, Edgefield, and Richmond Counties.
Hawk Law Group is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Augusta, GA, and surrounding areas. With over 71 years of combined experience, we have recovered hundreds of millions on behalf of injury victims. Contact us for help today.
