Put An Experienced Indiana Distracted Driving Lawyer On Your Side
If you were in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you need an attorney who has handled these cases before. At KMB Legal, LLC, Indianapolis distracted driving lawyer Kevin M. Bowen has the experience and results that you can rely on, including motor vehicle accident recoveries that total millions of dollars.
Distracted driving cases can be complex, but attorney Bowen knows how to prove the negligent driver was distracted. To get started on your car accident claim, please call us today at 317-220-6987 to arrange a free initial consultation.
Causes Of Distracted Driving Accidents
Some of the most common reasons that distracted driving accidents happen include:
- Talking on the phone
- Looking at GPS
- Eating or drinking
- Tending to children
- Unsecured pets
- Texting while driving
- Changing radio stations
- Using social media
- Reaching for objects in the back seat
Your accident may have been caused by another type of distraction, so just let us know, and we will see how we can help.
What Indiana’s Hands-Free Law Means For Your Distracted Driving Claim
In 2020, the state enacted Indiana Code § 9‑21‑8‑59 with a clearer rule on distracted driving. Drivers may use hands-free or voice-operated technology and hands-free GPS. Drivers may also call 911 in an emergency.
Drivers cannot hold any device in their hands while driving or type/dial/swipe on the device. Drivers under age 21 can only use their device to call 911; no other voice operation or hands-free usage is allowed.
Attorney Bowen will determine what caused the negligent driver to collide with your vehicle and hold them accountable under Indiana law.
How Do You Prove The Other Driver Was On Their Phone?
This is the most crucial part of a distracted driving case, and you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to manage it for you. Attorney Bowen understands the importance of this type of evidence. He knows how to recover the relevant evidence in your specific case.
The types of evidence he can gather may include:
- The negligent driver’s cellphone records
- Crash and dashcam footage
- Police reports of the accident
- Statements from witnesses
- Social media use at the time of the accident
- Forensic analysis of the phone in question
- Preservation (spoliation) letters to carriers to keep evidence from being erased
It is very important that you contact the firm as soon as possible after a distracted driving accident. There is not much time to ensure the evidence is preserved; it may be just a matter of days. Without this evidence, the case is far more difficult.
Call Us Today To Protect Your Distracted Driving Claim
You can reach the firm by calling 317-220-6987 or sending an email to attorney Bowen to set up a free initial consultation.