Experienced Northern Virginia Distracted Driving Lawyers

A single distraction while driving can lead to a serious accident. Most Virginia drivers are aware of how dangerous distracted driving can be, but many still engage in behaviors that can put them – and others – at risk.

If you’re injured in a car accident by a distracted driver, you are entitled to seek compensation. At Sethi & Sledd, PLLC, our experienced lawyers have over 30 years of combined experience in handling distracted driving accident cases. While located in Reston, we represent clients across Fairfax County, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., in complex injury cases and will proudly represent you, too.

Distracted Driving Is A Serious Concern Across Virginia

Throughout the United States, distracted driving is considered a leading cause of car accidents. This is no different in the state of Virginia as well, where distracted driving was a factor in nearly 17% of all crashes in 2022. It was reported that 95 people were killed that year and over 10,000 were injured due to distracted driving.

These numbers indicate how distracted driving is a safety concern for all Virginia drivers. When you take your attention off the road for even a few seconds, you may end up in a devastating accident.

Distracted driving includes three distinct categories:

• Manual: This type of distracted driving involves any actions that take your hands off the wheel, such as texting, changing the radio, eating or drinking, talking to passengers and applying makeup. When your hands aren’t on the wheel, you can’t maintain control of your vehicle, which can lead to a serious crash.
• Visual: This type of distraction includes anything that takes your eyes off the road, such as looking at your phone or GPS, searching for something in your car, reading billboards or rubbernecking an accident on the road. When your eyes aren’t on the road, you may miss traffic signal changes, other drivers or pedestrians and end up in an accident.
• Cognitive: This type of driving distraction takes your mind off the act of driving and may include daydreaming or getting behind the wheel while you’re upset or angry. When you’re thinking about other things like your grocery list or an argument you had before getting in the car, you’re paying less attention to driving and what you need to do to stay safe on the road.

Texting is considered the most dangerous of driving distractions because it fits into all three of these categories. However, any of the actions stated above can affect your focus on the road, impact your ability to stay in control and increase your risk of an accident.

Aggressive Distracted Driving Lawyers Serving Reston

If you’re injured by a distracted driver, you can seek compensation. The experienced car accident attorneys at Sethi & Sledd, PLLC, will take the time to investigate your accident and determine whether the other driver was distracted at the time of the crash. We will develop a strong strategy to help you recover compensation for:

• Your medical bills
• Your lost wages
• Your pain and suffering
• Your inconvenience

You deserve the chance to get the compensation you need to heal and move forward. We are here to guide you every step of the way and will aggressively fight to protect your rights as you pursue your claim and hold the other driver responsible. We also handle wrongful death claims if a loved one was killed in an accident caused by a distracted driver.

Consult Our Northern Virginia Distracted Driving Lawyers Today

Distracted driving is a serious issue and drivers who cause accidents due to a distraction deserve to be held accountable. The distracted driving lawyers at Sethi & Sledd, PLLC, can help you do just that and seek compensation for your injuries.

Call us today at 703-214-9671 to get started or send an email online. We represent clients throughout Northern Virginia, including Reston and Fairfax County, and in Washington, D.C.