It’s estimated that at any given time 660,000 drivers in the U.S. are using a mobile device behind the wheel. Texting while driving is also cited in about 400 crash fatalities every year.* If you have suffered because of someone else’s distracted driving, the attorneys at The Hinkle Law Offices, LLC. can help you fight to get the compensation you deserve.
Distracted driving is a relatively new term that we most often associate with cell phone use behind the wheel. However, distracted driving may be more broadly defined as any activity that pulls a driver’s attention away from the road. An experienced auto accident attorneys
can review the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine if distracted driving was a contributing factor.
Those who suffer because of another driver’s negligence should not be financially responsible for their recovery. Victims of distracted driving may be entitled to compensation to cover:
Lost wages
Medical expenses
Property damage
Pain and sufferingSimilar compensation may be sought by those who have lost a loved one in a distracted driving accident through a wrongful death claim.
After a distracted driving accident, your focus should be on your physical and emotional recovery. Our attorneys make that possible by fighting insurance companies on your behalf to get the full compensation to which you may be entitled. Contact Hinkle Law Offices, LLC., to schedule a free initial consultation at our Albuquerque, NM office.
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