According to the Centers for Disease Control, distracted driving causes nine deaths each day in the United States.
The woman’s northbound Ford Fusion was struck when a 22-year-old driver lost control of her Honda Civic while texting. Her vehicle sideswiped the family’s car, and both automobiles veered over the median into the northbound lane. As a result, the victims’ car was struck head-on and in the rear. The mother sustained rib and right ankle fractures. Her 24-year-old son suffered finger fractures and injuries to both his chest and arms. Her 22-year-old son sustained a wrist fracture and other injuries, and the 19-year-old boy was struck in the neck and back and required 80 stitches to close a wound on his brow.
The subsequent legal case settled out of court for $600,000. If the defendant feels his or her case is not very strong, he or she is likely to agree to an out-of-court settlement. In this case, texting clearly contributed to a serious accident for which the driver was plainly at fault. If the case had gone to court, the jury award may have been higher.
If you have been in a situation like this, you need to know your legal rights and how to pursue a settlement or court award. Reach out to an experienced injury lawyer to give a voice to your claim and ensure you receive justice.
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