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Today’s roads are filled with distracted drivers. People driving and eating, putting on makeup, talking on cell phones, texting, taking photos, playing with dashboard screens, daydreaming.

These days, there are near-infinite ways to pull drivers’ attention away from the vehicles around them.

And it’s just plain dangerous. Over a recent five-year period, there have been more than 62,000 crashes on highways caused by distracted driving in Ohio.

More than 1,800 of those led to serious injuries or fatalities, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Those numbers are far higher when you add accidents on local roads and streets.

When a distracted driver causes an accident that leaves you seriously injured, you deserve compensation for the impact the crash has on your health and your life. Proving the driver who caused the accident was distracted adds an extra layer of liability to your case, which could mean greater relief for your pain and suffering.

The law firm of Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal (HNB) was founded more than 40 years ago to help people across Ohio get their lives back on track after devastating situations like car crashes.

Our attorneys have secured more than $500,000,000.00 in awards, benefits and settlements for injuries in Ohio.

If you live in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton or anywhere in Ohio, contact the Ohio distracted driving lawyers at HNB for help opening a new chapter in your life.

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    What Is Distracted Driving? How to Prove Negligence?

    Most people associate distracted driving with texting, and Ohio has gotten stricter about cracking down.

    In April 2023, a new law went into effect that makes it illegal to handle a cell phone or other electronic device while driving.

    But distracted driving includes a variety of bad habits and poor decisions that can lead to injury claims.

    Drivers should always keep their eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and minds on driving, according to advice from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Safety experts say avoid cell phones, grooming, reading, messing with the radio, eating and drinking.

    Basically, anything that takes the driver’s attention away from the road is distracted driving.

    Distracted driving is a form of negligence. If proven under personal injury law, negligence means a driver violated their responsibility to be careful and have concern for other people on the road.

    If you were hurt by a distracted driver, you can pursue financial damages against them or their insurance company.

    This can help you cover your medical bills, lost wages when you couldn’t work while you recovered, and any serious impact the accident has had on your mental health or quality of life.

    Filing a claim, however, is more than just paperwork when it comes to distracted driving.

    To show negligence, you must confirm that the other driver was distracted. To show the other driver was distracted, you have to collect a lot of detailed evidence—especially if the other driver denies the accusation.

    At HNB, our distracted driving lawyers can be that extra hand to guide you through a challenging distracted while driving injury claim. Our team of lawyers has access to investigators, appraisers, and other specialists who can dive deep into what happened.

    It’s our mission to help people in Ohio who have been hurt in reckless driving accidents through no fault of their own. We pride ourselves on helping families put their lives back together, and we will be there for you.

    We charge no attorney fee until you win compensation.

    Start by having our Ohio car accident lawyers take a look at your case for free.

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    How To Prove Distracted Driving Caused the Accident That Left You Injured

    To win your distracted driving injury claim, you must prove the other driver was negligent. And proving that the driver who caused the crash wasn’t paying attention is much easier said than done.

    The quickest way is to have the other driver admit it—a scenario that is far from likely. You’ll more likely have to piece together the other driver’s behavior before the accident through other methods.

    These can include:

    File a police report. A trained officer on the scene can often determine who was at fault in an accident. He or she also knows how to ask insightful questions that could reveal whether the other driver was distracted when they hit you.

    Collect on-scene evidence. Everything you can gather about the accident may help. Take photos if you’re able. If there are witnesses, get their contact information. If you see cameras around the scene, see if you can get the footage. Most property owners won’t give that up at first request, so you may need a lawyer to retrieve it.

    Hire an investigator. A trained professional can spot evidence that may have escaped your attention. At HNB, we work with experienced professionals who help build your case.

    Document your damages. Medical bills. Doctor reports and other medical records. Receipts. Evidence of lost wages. Vehicle loss or repair expenses. Knowing the costs you endured can help shape a strong case.

    Subpoena the other driver’s phone records. This may prove impossible to do on your own. In fact, police officers are not allowed to look at a driver’s phone records without first getting consent. You’ll need the help of an experienced distracted driving attorney to see whether the other driver was using their phone at the time of the crash.

    Of course, traffic safety experts say to watch out for distracted drivers. Drive defensively, keep your distance from other cars, stay calm and focused on driving when another driver isn’t paying attention.

    But it’s not always enough. The roads can be dangerous.

    As you can see, much detail and difficulty go into proving that distraction led to another driver’s negligence when they crashed into you—so you are now entitled to distracted driver compensation.

    At HNB, we take the mystery out of building a winning personal injury case. Our team of injury lawyers serve you, just as we have been doing for Ohioans for 40 years.

    Let’s take another step toward making distracted driving have consequences, erasing your losses, and reclaiming your life.

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