Every driver is required to use good judgment and to pay attention to the road while operating their vehicle. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a commonly cited cause of serious accidents in Stamford and surrounding areas of Connecticut each year. If you or a family member has been hurt by a distracted driver, you need to consult a Stamford distracted driver accident lawyer as quickly as possible to have the greatest chance of success with your recovery efforts.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler have more than 250 combined years of experience representing injured clients in Stamford and throughout Connecticut. If you believe a distracted driver caused your recent accident, you can rely on our team to help you prove fault and seek compensation for your damages. We have successfully secured more than $500 million in compensation for past clients.
Connecticut law requires establishing fault for an accident before you can claim compensation for your damages, and it will be much easier with an experienced attorney’s help. There are more than 136,000 residents of Stamford, and every driver needs to know what to do first after any kind of distracted driving accident. The first steps you take in the aftermath of a crash can impact your recovery in various ways.
The Connecticut Crash Data Repository reported nearly 3,800 total crashes in Stamford in 2024 alone, and many of these accidents resulted in injuries. The majority of accidents reported throughout Connecticut each year are the result of driver negligence, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving contributed to more than 3,300 deaths in 2022 and continues to be a top reported form of driver negligence.
Your Stamford distracted driver accident lawyer at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can gather valuable evidence for proving fault. For example, the other driver’s cell phone records may prove they were using their cell phone immediately before the crash occurred. Traffic camera footage and eyewitness testimony could also prove invaluable to your case.
Once you have proven fault, you can seek compensation for your damages through an auto insurance claim. Every driver in Connecticut is required to have insurance, and a successful claim may cover vehicle repairs and medical expenses. However, dealing with insurance company representatives can be challenging as they will almost always look for ways they can push back against your claim.
If you must file a personal injury suit against the defendant to recover your losses, your Stamford distracted driver accident lawyer can help you gather the evidence needed to prove the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim. A successful personal injury case could yield compensation for property losses, medical expenses, lost income, and the pain and suffering you experienced.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler are ready to help you build your distracted driver accident case in Stamford. You have a short time to pursue your recovery, so contact us today and schedule a free consultation with an experienced Stamford distracted driver accident lawyer to learn how we can help.