Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in Virginia and throughout the U.S., but evidence of the dangerous practice can be elusive. When distracted driving leads to a motor vehicle accident injury, the plaintiff’s attorneys are tasked with the job of uncovering evidence that clearly pinpoints the cause. Some of the best places to find such evidence include:
- Text message logs: Texting is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, taking a person’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. By matching text message logs with the timeframe of a motor vehicle accident, investigators can determine if a driver was sending or reading a text while they should have had their eyes and mind on the road.
- Eyewitness testimony: Did someone see the driver texting or engaging in other distracted driving behavior in the moments before the accident? Whether the witness was a passenger in one of the involved vehicles or a bystander on the street or in another car, their testimony can prove pivotal in a personal injury case.
- The driver’s history: Careless acts committed in the past can paint a telling picture of a driver who is at-fault in a car accident. If the driver who caused your accident has received a citation for texting while driving or other careless behavior, it can play a role in your personal injury claim.
If you have been injured in a car accident where distracted driving may have been a factor, make sure you talk with an attorney
