Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia. These accidents occur when drivers multitask while driving hence taking their eyes off the road. While there are several campaigns against driving while operating a cell phone or doing other activities, most people still do it.
The National Highway Traffic Safety documented over 300 deaths and around 400,000 injuries caused by distracted driving every year. The law permits victims of such incidences to file lawsuits against the drivers. However, many people are left wondering how to prove such a case. Here are ways to do it.
Police report
According to The Balance, filing a police report after an accident is an essential step in ensuring documentation of the events of the accident. Police reports contain details about the circumstances of the accident and the determinants of drivers’ fault.
Witnesses
People who observe the events before the accident can become witnesses of the case. They should remain at the accident scene to answer questions from the police.
Videos
There are many cameras in the streets that can help capture the events. These could be security cameras or traffic cameras. Even dash cams on a driver’s vehicle are a good source of evidence of the events that happen before the accident.
Reconstruction
A reconstruction of the accident uses physical evidence at the scene of the accident to determine possible causes of the accident. If there is nothing substantial found, the authorities can easily conclude that the driver was distracted.
It is essential to report to the police immediately if an accident happens as a result of a driver’s carelessness. The victim should then seek medical attention and keep track of the expenses that will be compensated.
