After a collision, you deserve the time and support to focus on your health rather than trying to figure out why another driver failed to pay attention. If you suspect distracted driving contributed to the crash, our car crash attorneys can look into what happened, answer your questions, and handle the legal work while staying in touch with you throughout your case.
Distracted driving car accidents in Annapolis can turn your life upside down. The Burnett Injury Group lawyers investigate the circumstances behind these crashes and piece together the full story of how the collision has affected your life. When another driver’s inattention causes harm, we help you pursue accountability and the justice you deserve.
Distraction is not limited to texting. Anything that takes a driver’s eyes, hands, or attention away from driving can interfere with the ability to respond safely to surrounding traffic. Many everyday behaviors can cause a driver to be distracted, including:
Any one of these can be enough to cause a serious crash. The lawyers from our Annapolis office can help you understand how driver distraction contributed to the crash and your losses.
Maryland has clear laws aimed at keeping drivers focused on the road. Under Maryland Transportation § 21-1124.1, no driver may write, send, or read a text or electronic message while driving, even while stopped at a red light. The state also bans holding a phone behind the wheel; drivers may not use a handheld phone while their vehicle is in motion.
These laws matter after a crash because a driver who broke one of them was, by definition, not driving safely. When a distracted driver causes a collision, that violation can serve as strong evidence of negligence. Our distracted driving accident lawyers in Annapolis examine the available information to understand what drew the driver’s attention away from the road and whether that conduct contributed to your injuries.
Distraction can be hard to prove, because a moment of inattention leaves no obvious mark on the road. That is where experience can be valuable. The Burnett Injury Group lawyers handle these cases from start to finish, and we can look into whether phone records, witness accounts, or nearby camera footage help show what the other driver was doing.
We also know the insurance company tactics used to shift blame or downplay your injuries, and we stand ready to counter them. Throughout, we keep you informed and make sure your family has everything it needs. Our legal team can review your case at no cost, and you pay us only when we win.
Being hurt by a distracted driver can leave you frustrated and unsure of where to turn. You deserve to be heard, and you deserve a team that treats your recovery as seriously as you do.
We at Burnett Injury Group can stand with you and help your family move forward. If you were hurt in a distracted driving car accident in Annapolis, contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you in your road to recovery.