A Lawyer Helping You Pick Up The Pieces After A Serious Distracted Driving Accident
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car wreck injuries and deaths in North Carolina and throughout the United States. I am attorney Rodney Caudill, and as the founder of Northstate Auto Law, it is my mission to hold distracted drivers accountable for the devastation they cause. If you were seriously injured by another driver’s irresponsible choices, my team and I want to help you fight for full and fair compensation.
Understanding North Carolina’s Distracted Driving Laws
Like most other states, North Carolina has enacted laws to combat the growing threat of distracted driving. It is illegal for all drivers to text or send emails while driving. Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a mobile phone or any additional technology while driving, except in emergencies. School bus drivers are also forbidden from using cell phones while operating the vehicle.
The fines associated with these laws are small enough that they won’t deter all distracted drivers. However, if those individuals cause a crash, the fact that they were violating one or more traffic laws will likely serve as powerful evidence of their liability.
Distracted Driving Is More Than Just Texting
While texting is a well-known distraction, many other behaviors can dangerously divert attention from driving and increase the risk of an accident. Common distractions include:
- Eating and drinking
- Adjusting the stereo and climate-control knobs
- Using GPS
- Talking to passengers
- Grooming activities like applying makeup
Types of distraction fall into three categories: manual, visual and cognitive. Manual distractions are any activities that take your hands off the wheel, such as reaching for an object. Visual distractions are those that take your eyes off the road, like looking at a map. Cognitive distractions, such as daydreaming or engaging in a heated conversation, take your mind off the task of driving.
Each type of distraction reduces your ability to react quickly to road conditions, putting you and others at risk. Tasks that involve all three types of distraction (like texting and driving) are a car wreck waiting to happen.
My Team Fights For Victims Of Distracted Driving Crashes
If you were injured by a negligent distracted driver, I will work tirelessly to prove that they were solely responsible for causing your injuries. Unfortunately, North Carolina follows a legal doctrine known as “contributory negligence. This means that if you are found to be even 1% at fault for the car accident, you can be barred from recovering any compensation.
At-fault drivers will try to use contributory negligence to deflect blame and avoid taking accountability. Along with help from my team, I will gather all available evidence and build a compelling legal argument demonstrating that the distracted driver was solely liable. I will then seek maximum compensation on your behalf.
Contact The Firm For A Free Initial Consultation
You deserve justice after a distracted driving car wreck. To learn how Northstate Auto Law can help you fight for it, contact my Wilkesboro office today to request a free case evaluation. Just call 336-781-4606 or reach out online.