A driver looking at a phone instead of the road can cause devastating harm in a split second. If you were injured by a distracted driver in Cartersville or North Georgia, The Delashmit Firm will work to prove their negligence and recover what you’re owed. Founding attorney Hunter Delashmit uses his insurance-defense background to dig out the evidence insurers hope you’ll never find. Call (770) 341-0559 for a free consultation.
What counts as distracted driving in Georgia?
Distracted driving is anything that takes a driver’s attention from the road – texting, talking, using apps, eating, or fiddling with the GPS. Georgia’s Hands-Free Law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241) prohibits holding or supporting a phone while driving. A violation of that law can be strong evidence of negligence in your injury claim.
Proving the other driver was distracted
Distracted drivers rarely admit it, so proof matters. We can pursue phone and texting records, app usage data, dashcam and surveillance video, and witness statements to show the driver wasn’t paying attention. This evidence can disappear quickly, which is why getting a lawyer involved early is so important.
What you can recover
You may be entitled to medical bills and future care, lost wages and earning capacity, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. We document the full picture so the insurance company can’t define your losses for you.
Frequently asked questions
We can request phone and texting records, app data, and any dashcam or surveillance footage, and combine that with witness accounts and the crash evidence. A Hands-Free Law violation can strongly support your claim.
You can still pursue the claim. Distraction often is not noted at the scene, which is why an independent investigation – obtaining records and evidence – matters. We do that work for you.
Generally two years from the date of the crash (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Phone records and video can be lost fast, so contact a lawyer promptly.
Contact a Cartersville distracted driving accident lawyer
If you were injured by a distracted or texting driver in Cartersville or North Georgia, call The Delashmit Firm at (770) 341-0559 or contact us online for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.