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Have you been injured in a distracted driving accident in St. Petersburg, FL? Our St. Petersburg distracted driving accident lawyers at Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys have unmatched experience representing injured clients and helping them get the compensation they deserve in cases like St. Petersburg Uber accidents, St. Petersburg taxi accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, and more.

Give us a call at our St. Petersburg law offices at (727) 933-0015 to schedule your appointment with one of our skilled Florida personal injury lawyers. Contact us today.

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How Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys Can Help You After a Distracted Driving Accident in St. Petersburg

Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys is a highly-regarded personal injury firm with a strong reputation for offering superior representation to injured clients. We’ve successfully fought for accident victims for decades, and we’ll provide you with the same high-quality service.

A distracted driving accident brings your life to a halt. Fortunately, our St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers can help you through this difficult period. We’ll do everything we can to get you the compensation you need so you can focus on your recovery.

When you work with our attorneys after your St. Petersburg distracted driving accident, we begin right away with:

A thorough accident investigation
Gathering evidence from various sources
Locating and interviewing witnesses
Partnering with you to develop a strategy
Putting award-winning lawyers on your case
Negotiation and filing of your claim with various insurers
Offer you frequent updates and communication so you remain informed

We deal with insurance companies every day and understand how they operate. Their goal is to settle your case for less than its actual worth or perhaps even deny your claim altogether. Our St. Petersburg car accident attorneys know how to maximize your settlement offer, and we’ll work hard to ensure that happens.

Contact our St. Petersburg law offices to discuss your case with our distracted driving accident attorneys. There’s no obligation, and your first consultation is free.

How Prevalent Are Distracted Driving Accidents in St. Petersburg, FL?

Smartphones have made distracted driving common in St. Petersburg and throughout Florida. The situation has become so dire that Florida passed laws prohibiting texting and other handheld cell phone use while driving, particularly in school and construction zones.

The CDC reports that distracted driving kills nine people every day in the U.S. That’s about 3,100 people per year. According to the statistics, bout 20% of those fatalities are pedestrians, bicyclists, and others outside of the vehicle.

Distracted driving greatly increases the chances of a crash. Whether eating or drinking, grooming, using a smartphone, or dealing with passengers, anything that draws your attention away from the road is a danger.

Why Are Distracted Driving Accidents So Dangerous?

There are three basic types of distractions:

Visual, taking eyes off the road
Manual, taking hands off the wheel
Cognitive, where concentration is elsewhere–talking on the phone, thinking about non-driving matters

Drivers must see and recognize a danger or a hazard, then have enough reaction time to stop or move away. When their attention is elsewhere, they have a much higher chance of a crash. Texting is even more dangerous because it incorporates all three distractions, taking one’s complete attention from driving.

Distracted drivers who take their eyes off the road at 55 mph for just five seconds drive approximately 360 feet—the length of a football field—without seeing where they’re going. Any driver not paying full attention puts everyone on the road at risk.

What Kind Of Injuries Can Happen in Distracted Driving Crashes?

Because the driver wasn’t paying attention, they can easily cause an accident with one or more other vehicles. Drivers and others may experience injuries such as:

Head and neck injuries, including whiplash
Back injuries, including spinal cord injuries
Bone breaks and fractures
Organ damage
Limb amputations
Paralysis
Catastrophic injuries, such as burns and disfigurement
Traumatic brain injury

No matter your injury, our St. Petersburg distracted driving accident attorneys at Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys are ready to represent you. We’ll help you get the needed financial resources so you can recover from your injuries.

Statute of Limitations For Florida Accident Lawsuits

Florida law now gives you just two years to file a personal injury lawsuit after an accident, such as a distracted driving collision. Historically, the statute of limitations gave you four years; however, it was revised on March 24, 2023. So, if your St. Petersburg distracted driving accident happened after that date, you need to adhere to the two-year time frame to preserve your legal rights.

After two years have passed, you’ll no longer be able to receive money from the at-fault party. Don’t lose your opportunity.

Two years may sound like plenty of time. But your attorney will need that time to gather evidence and prepare your claim. Speak with our personal injury lawyers at Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys as soon as possible.

Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm in St. Pete at Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys For Help After Your Distracted Driving Accident

Call Lopez Law Group Accident Injury Attorneys if you’ve been injured in a distracted driving accident in St. Petersburg, Florida. You may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damages, and pain and suffering. Don’t let the negligent parties get away with injuring you. We’ll work hard to make them pay.

Learn more by scheduling your free consultation with our car accident lawyers today.

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