Aggressive Legal Advocacy For Victims Of Distracted Driving Crashes
Last updated on May 8, 2025
In recent years, distracted driving has become a leading caused of severe and even fatal accidents on the roads in Valdosta and throughout Georgia. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a distracted driving accident, you need a trusted and trial-tested attorney who will fight for the compensation you deserve.
You can find the help you’re looking for at Sam Dennis Law. Mr. Dennis and his team will fiercely advocate to hold the at-fault driver accountable and to ensure you have the resources you need to get back on the road to recovery.
The Impact Of Distracted Driving Can Permanent
This is not simply a problem in Georgia. According to the federal Department of Transportation, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of injuries and death nationwide. In recent decades, cellphone use has emerged as the primary source of distracted driving. Distraction can be anything that negatively impacts a person’s attention to driving, view of the road or control of the vehicle.
Distracted driving accidents often cause severe injuries that include:
- Severe brain and spine injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Paralysis
Too often, these crashes are fatal for responsible motorists who were unlucky enough to encounter a distracted driver on the road.
What Is Considered A Distraction While Driving?
A distraction is anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the task of driving. Distractions are largely divided into three categories: visual, manual and cognitive. Many combine more than one category of distracted behavior, such as these common driving distractions:
- Electronic usage: Texting or using a mobile phone, programming a GPS device or adjusting a playlist on the radio or CD player
- Food: Eating and drinking behind the wheel, including drinking coffee during a commute or lunch while on the road
- Passengers: Engaging in animated conversations or trying to manage children or pets in the car that are demanding attention
- Personal activities: Grooming activities (such as applying makeup or combing hair), reaching for items in a bag, smoking or vaping
Drivers can even be distracted by their own thoughts, such as when they are daydreaming or thinking about work or relationships instead of thinking about driving.
How Do I Prove The Other Driver Was Distracted Before They Crashed?
Proving that another driver was distracted when a crash occurred is not always easy, but an attorney can often gather a lot of evidence that points to that conclusion:
- Witness statements from passengers, pedestrians and others can often confirm that a driver had their cellular device in their hand, was eating or otherwise behaving as if they were distracted.
- Cellular device records from phones, GPS devices and apps, can all be requested by our legal team through a subpoena to show their activity at the time of the crash.
- Video surveillance can also be obtained from traffic or security cameras, dash cams and more that capture the driver’s actions.
- Modern vehicles have event data recorders (EDRs) or “black boxes” that can show revealing behavior, such as a driver’s failure to brake, or the vehicle’s speed and movements.
Sometimes, a driver will even admit to fault wen speaking with the responding officer that they were distracted at the time of the crash, saying something like, “I only glanced away for a moment!” or, “I never saw them coming!” and those statements can be very telling. An experienced car accident attorney can provide you with additional guidance to help you prove your case.
An Experienced Distracted Driving Lawyer Who Fights For Compensation
Utilizing nearly 30 years of experience, lawyer Sam Dennis is ready to aggressively defend your right to compensation for your suffering and losses from a crash caused by distraction. Detailed research, excellent litigation strategy and a strong reputation distinguish Sam Dennis Law as a leading personal injury firm that works hard to get clients beneficial results.
Learn about the positive difference that a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney can make in your personal injury case. Connect with Sam Dennis Law at 229-244-4428 or email the firm to discuss your legal options in a free consultation.