Baton Rouge Texting While Driving Accidents
Baton Rouge Car Accident Attorney
Driver distraction has become a major contributing factor in traffic collisions because of the wide use of electronic devices while driving. The issue has prompted the government to take preventative action by imposing significant fines for individuals who violate the law and use hand held devices while operating a motor vehicle. In particular, texting while driving is a problem for law enforcement and insurance companies because that behavior causes many costly auto accidents that result in property damage, serious injuries and fatalities.
Victims of accidents caused by a driver texting while driving should contact me, Beau Layfield, Baton Rouge injury lawyer of The Layfield Law Firm, LLC for legal advice regarding the appropriate steps to take toward seeking monetary compensation for accident injuries. The Layfield Law Firm is experienced in representing clients injured in all types of car, truck and motorcycle accidents caused by distracted drivers. The Layfield Law Firm, LLC understands the difficulties that an injured victim experiences following an accident and the importance of providing professional services on a personal level. The Layfield Law Firm will pay close attention and carefully manage your claim through to resolution.
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The youngest and least experienced teenage drivers comprise the major group that texts while driving, which can cause traffic accidents. A driver who is not looking at the road but instead operating a cell phone or other electronic device does not have his or her attention focused on driving safely. A distracted driver may not see another vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle or road hazard until it is too late to avoid an accident. The impact can be significant if the driver cannot brake in time and the injuries to others are often catastrophic or very serious.
A driver who is negligent, careless or reckless and causes an accident with injuries or deaths may be responsible to the victims for damages that can include compensation for the following:
- Loss of income
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
In the case of a fatality, the remaining family members may be eligible for additional compensation for loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses. It is best to seek competent legal representation following an accident and before settling with an insurance company. The Layfield Law Firm, LLC can ensure the protection of rights to compensation and represent the best interest of the victims at all stages following an accident.
Contact a Baton Rouge car accident attorney at The Layfield Law Firm, LLC if injured in an accident caused by an individual texting while driving.
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How much money can I expect in a settlement?Each personal injury accident is different and the worth of the injuries will depend on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of injuries and disability. Insurance companies have specific calculations they use when assigning a monetary value to the pain and suffering resulting a personal injury causing accident. The firm will protect your right to compensation and pursue legal action if necessary.
Before settling an insurance claim, contact The Layfield Law Firm, LLC to review your case. They can zealously protect your right to fair and full compensation, and your case will be given the focus and priority it deserves.
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Do I have to go to court in order to obtain a divorce?
Filing divorce papers with a court is the only way you will obtain a legal separation from your spouse. This applies to any other form of legal separation, including a marriage annulment. Aside from the divorce decree itself, a court is able to assist in settling other matters related to divorce, which include child custody and the distribution of marital assets.
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Isn't divorce expensive?
A contested divorce can get expensive due to the necessity to attend trial, and document the case to present in court. Those who can work out their agreements prior to court and settle them with negotiations can not only save a lot of money, they avoid the serious stress of a court trial and exposing your personal business in court. In either case, I will help you bring the issue to a resolution with the least amount of stress, whether in a contested or uncontested divorce. I make every effort to make my services affordable so that you can have high quality legal counsel to support your case.
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How long will the divorce process take?
The length of your divorce proceedings will depend on different factors, which include how long it takes to serve divorce papers to your spouse, whether your spouse is willing to waive their rights to service and notice of trial, whether you have minor children from the marriage and legal delays. Typically, it will take 20 to 40 days to receive a divorce judgment from the court after papers have been served. If your spouse decides to waive his or her rights to service and notice of trial, the judgment can come swiftly. It is important to note that a judgment does not become finalized until the 30-day "appeals" window has ended.
Another important point to note is that you must be living separately from your spouse for six months (or longer if there are minor children from the marriage) before being able to file a petition, unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as your spouse committed a felony. Securing an attorney for legal representation may result in your divorce process being resolved much faster than you attempting to navigate the proceedings on your own.
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How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
A personal injury accident is the result of the negligent, reckless or careless action of another. An accident that occurs from the use of a dangerous or defective product is an example of a personal injury accident. Another example is a drunk driver who causes a car collision with injuries or fatalities. In the case of negligence, the victim may be eligible for monetary compensation that can include lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Beau Layfield and The Layfield Law Firm, LLC can represent a client in court and negotiate with insurance companies to pursue the maximum possible compensation.