Fort Collins Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Distracted driving can be incredibly dangerous. When a driver focuses on something other than the road, their reaction time is delayed, and they may miss seeing pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicycle riders, or even other passenger vehicles. 

Our Fort Collins injury law firm has decades of experience, and our team includes members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, as well as attorneys recognized among America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys.  We are committed to fighting for full and fair compensation for your losses, and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win.

Unfortunately, drivers routinely drive distracted every day despite Colorado’s ban on using hand-held electronic devices while driving. When these drivers cause a crash, victims have the right to pursue a compensation claim.  Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help.

To find out more about how we can help you, contact a Fort Collins distracted driving accident lawyer at our firm today. 

Types of Distracted Driving that Cause Accidents in Fort Collins

While most people think of cell phones when they think about distracted driving, phones are not the only thing that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Other examples of distracted driving include:

• Checking the GPS and map directions
• Talking with passengers or children
• Using the in-vehicle infotainment system
• Reading text messages or smartphone notifications
• Talking on the phone
• Looking at roadside billboards
• Eating and driving
• Putting on makeup or combing your hair while driving
• Smoking while driving
• Reaching for items you dropped
• Adjusting dashboard controls
• Daydreaming

When a driver engages in these or other behaviors instead of devoting their full attention to driving, they are more likely to make dangerous mistakes, such as passing unsafely, driving recklessly, rear-ending a vehicle, or crossing into another lane of traffic.  

If you can prove that the distracted driver violated a safety rule, like Colorado’s restrictions on handheld cell phone use, or if you can show that they failed to act as a reasonably careful driver would have under similar circumstances, you can pursue a claim for damages resulting from an accident caused by the distracted driver. 

Why Choose Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC After a Distracted Driving Accident in Fort Collins?

Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC is the firm to trust for your distracted driving accident case. You should turn to our firm because:

• Our attorneys are former insurance defense attorneys. We know the tactics insurance companies take to try to deny you the compensation you deserve, and we can build strong trial-ready cases to protect your damage claim. 
• We have litigation experience: Every Fort Collins accident attorney on our team is prepared and ready to go to court and present a compelling claim. We’ve recovered millions of dollars in damages for our clients and have earned a 10 Best rating for client satisfaction. We can bring our experience building strong claims to your case. 
• We care about our clients: Past testimonials show we’re committed to providing the representation our clients deserve. We understand how important your case is to you and how devastating it is to suffer serious injuries or lose a loved one, and we’ll do everything we can to get your economic and non-financial losses covered. 

Contact a Fort Collins Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Today

To find out more about how a Fort Collins distracted driving accident lawyer can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.