How Our Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth
We prove the other driver was not paying attention and show what the crash cost you. Insurers rarely admit their driver was on a phone, so the case depends on evidence gathered early.
When you hire us, we:
- Get the crash report and witness names
- Send preservation letters for phone records, dashcam footage, and vehicle data
- Check for traffic or business cameras near the crash site
- Handle every call with the insurance adjuster
- File suit and go to trial if the insurer will not make a fair offer
What Counts as Distracted Driving in Texas?
Distracted driving is anything that takes a driver’s eyes, hands, or mind off the road. It falls into three types:
- Visual: looking at a phone, a GPS screen, or a passenger
- Manual: eating, reaching for an object, adjusting controls
- Cognitive: daydreaming, a heated conversation, fatigue
Texas Transportation Code §545.4251 makes it illegal to read, write, or send an electronic message while driving unless the vehicle is stopped. Breaking a safety law like this is strong evidence of negligence. Other distractions are not crimes, but a driver who causes a crash because of them can still be liable.
Where Distracted Crashes Happen in Fort Worth
Distraction causes many rear-end, intersection, and lane-drift crashes. In Fort Worth we often see them in stop-and-go traffic on I-35W, I-30, and Loop 820, and at busy signals where a driver glances down while waiting for the light. A driver who looks away for a few seconds at highway speed covers a long distance blind.
What to Do After a Distracted Driving Crash
Get care first, then protect the evidence:
- Call 911 and ask Fort Worth Police to respond. Texas law requires a report when someone is hurt.
- Tell the officer if you saw the driver holding a phone.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and the other car’s interior if it is visible.
- Get witness contacts. Witnesses often saw the phone.
- See a doctor promptly, and talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement.
The two-year deadline to sue applies, but phone and video evidence can disappear much sooner.
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Distracted Driving Accidents in Fort Worth, TX FAQs
How do you prove the other driver was texting?
We can request the driver's phone records through the legal process, look for traffic, business, or dashcam video, and interview witnesses who saw the driver looking down. Vehicle data and the police report can also show the driver never braked. Acting quickly matters because some video is deleted within days.
Can I still recover if I was partly distracted too?
Yes, if your share of fault is 50% or less. Texas uses modified comparative fault, so your recovery is reduced by your percentage of blame. If a jury finds you more than 50% responsible, you cannot recover from the other driver.
What if a distracted truck or delivery driver hit me?
The driver's employer may also be responsible if the driver was working at the time. Commercial carriers can have larger insurance policies, and federal rules limit hand-held phone use by commercial drivers. These cases need early evidence requests to the company.
How much does a distracted driving accident lawyer cost?
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles distracted driving accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing before we start.
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Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers – Fort Worth Office
209 N Hampton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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