Texting while driving car accidents in Pittsfield can be difficult to navigate. Your medical recovery may require significant financial costs while creating challenges in your ability to work and affecting your quality of life. Drivers who use their cell phones or engage in other forms of distracted driving may have an obligation to compensate you for the damages they cause in a car crash.
Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. is the oldest and largest personal injury law firm in central and western Massachusetts. We help clients seek the compensation they deserve after a catastrophic car accident by pursuing legal claims against those at fault. Our goal is to guide you through the legal process with compassion and strength while we advocate for your rights in court. You can schedule a free consultation with one of our English or Spanish-speaking car collision attorneys today.
Texting while driving in Pittsfield is a violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 § 13B because it is a distraction that increases the risk of a car collision. For example, a texting driver could lose focus and control of their vehicle, which could lead to the following types of errors that can cause an accident:
Establishing texting while driving as the cause of a car accident can be more difficult in some cases. It is possible for other drivers to share in the fault through their own negligent acts, such as speeding or equally inattentive driving. The state requires courts and juries to apportion liability for damages based on each party’s fault in these cases under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231 § 85.
This could limit or prevent an injured person’s recovery of compensation from other parties involved in the accident. An initial case review from our experienced lawyers may be helpful in evaluating your rights in these cases and pursuing maximum compensation under the circumstances.
While some car accident cases can settle outside of court, a lawsuit will likely be necessary to recover compensation from the at-fault driver. The damages related to your injury in a crash will determine the amount of compensation you may recover in a legal claim. Common damages to claim in a Pittsfield texting while driving car wreck include costs for medical care, lost wages, and the pain and suffering you experience due to your injury.
You generally have three years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260 § 2A. Missing this filing deadline will prevent you from being able to recover compensation from a liable driver in court. Personal injury claims can also take a long time to resolve. Evaluating your legal rights immediately after a collision could help to minimize unnecessary delays and allow you to recover compensation sooner.
The lawyers at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. understand the hardship of coping with serious injuries after texting while driving car accidents in Pittsfield. Protecting your legal right to compensation is an important step in repairing the damage you have sustained. Let us help you hold those at fault accountable for the wrongful acts that led to your injury. Contact our office today to schedule a free case review with one of our lawyers.
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