Topeka Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers

We Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable

At DM Injury Law, we understand the life-altering consequences of distracted driving car accidents. Our dedicated and experienced team is here to fight for you. If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you deserve an advocate who will stand by your side every step of the way.

Distracted driving not only endangers lives but creates lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts for victims. Our Topeka distracted driving accident attorneys are committed to holding distracted drivers accountable and securing the compensation you deserve.

Tell us your story over a free consultation. We operate on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.

Case Results Involving Distracted Drivers

You don’t have to face this difficult process alone. Our attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists are here to uncover the truth about your accident and seek the compensation you deserve.

Here are a few of our car accident case results:

• $1,325,000: Our client needed 15 surgeries after being in a head-on car wreck.
• $3,500,000: Our client’s son was killed in a head-on car crash.
• $1,600,000: Our client’s husband was killed in a T-bone accident while on vacation.

Kansas Distracted Driving Statistics

Distracted driving is a growing problem on Kansas roads. In fact, the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office reports that 1 out of 5 crashes are caused by distracted drivers. 15,960 people died in fatal car accidents caused by distracted driving crashes between 2018 and 2022. In 2022 alone, 3,308 people died.

What Are Kansas’s Distracted Driving Laws?

Kansas law explicitly prohibits distracted driving, including:

• Texting while driving is illegal for all drivers, regardless of age or experience (KSA 8-15, 111).
• Drivers under 18 cannot use any wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle except in emergencies.

If you’ve been involved in a distracted driving crash, you need a Topeka distracted driving accident lawyer to help you uncover the truth and hold the negligent party accountable for their actions.

Common Types of Distracted Driving

More and more distractions pop up every day. Drivers are finding new ways to divert their attention from the road, leading to avoidable accidents. Here are the most common causes of distracted driving accidents:

• Texting
• Phone calls
• Eating or drinking
• Adjusting music, GPS, or climate controls
• Grooming
• Looking out the window

Each of these distractions puts innocent lives at risk. If a negligent driver has injured you, our Topeka distracted driving accident lawyers will fight for the settlement check or jury verdict you deserve.

What Compensation Can I Receive?

When someone leaves you in physical and financial turmoil, you deserve to recover as much as possible. Our team at DM Injury Law will help you seek compensation for the following losses:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• In-home or long-term care
• Property damage
• Funeral and burial expenses (in the case of a wrongful death)
• Pain and suffering
• PTSD
• Loss of independence
• Loss of companionship or guardianship
• Disfigurement and scarring

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Kansas?

Kansas law typically gives accident victims 2 years to file a personal injury claim. If a loved one died in a car accident, you have 2 years to file a wrongful death claim.

Our expert lawyers will guide you through this challenging process and make sure your claim process goes as smoothly as possible.

Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!

Our team at DM Injury Law is ready to fight for the justice you deserve. We’ll hold the negligent party responsible for harming you and seek the compensation you are owed. Our Topeka distracted driving accident attorneys are on your side.

Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and create a plan to pursue justice for you. You don’t pay unless we win.

Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.