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How to prove distracted driving caused your Texas accident

On Behalf of | Jun 15, 2022 | Car Accidents |

There’s no question that drivers face a lot of distractions on the road. From phones and passengers to music, food and more, all these things have the potential to lead to serious, life-changing accidents.

If you are involved in an accident caused by distracted driving, you may wonder what type of proof is needed to show this is what happened. Keep reading to find out the evidence needed to prove your accident and injuries were caused by a distracted driver.

Photos or videos

One of the best ways to prove distracted driving is by gathering photos and videos of the accident and what happened. Some sources of this include phone videos from passengers or witnesses, dash cam videos or even video footage taken by nearby businesses.

Admission of fault by the other driver

After an accident, the other driver may say they are sorry for what happened or admit fault by saying they weren’t paying attention. While this can be helpful, it may not be enough to prove they caused the accident, so be sure to consider the other sources of evidence here, as well.

Cell phone records

It might be possible for a legal professional to access cell phone records for the other driver in cases where distracted driving is suspected. If these records show the other driver was using their phone at the time of the accident or right before it occurred, then they may be considered at fault.

Protecting your rights in a distracted driving case

If you are involved in an accident and believe it was caused by a distracted driver, you have rights. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself in this situation and explore all the legal options that you have to recover compensation.

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