Missouri Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys
Has Your Family Been Impacted by a Personal Injury or Wrongful Death as the Result of a Distracted Driving Accident in Missouri? The Attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer Are Ready to Hold Distracted Drivers Accountable for Your Injuries & Losses
Distracted Driving Accidents in Missouri Cause Catastrophic Injuries, Lifelong Pain & Even Death
The personal injury attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer know how insurance companies operate. Our legal team is prepared to fight for what Missouri law says you're entitled to after a distracted driving accident.
When you are behind the wheel, sending a quick text message or taking a call feels like it’s no big deal. However, as mobile technology has progressed, distracted driving has become increasingly dangerous. Distracted driving can have earth-shattering consequences, not only for you but for those around you.
How distracted driving in Missouri impacts drivers, families & communities
The attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer have experienced firsthand the impact distracted driving can have on an individual, family and community. In 2019, Randall Siddens was volunteering during a race while supervised by a police vehicle with flashing emergency lights. A distracted driver swerved around the police car and struck Randall. He died six months later after a difficult battle with his resulting injuries. Randall’s family's grief and heartbreak will be carried with them forever. Randall’s wife, Adrienne, is dedicated to preserving his memory through sharing his life story with their children.
Randall’s story could have been avoided if the driver responsible would have put the phone down and focused on the road. Unfortunately, Randall’s story isn’t an isolated event and distracted drivers cause serious car accidents on a regular basis in Missouri.
Missourians are being impacted by distracted driving accidents at an alarming rate
Randall’s wife, Adrienne Siddens, and their three children lost a partner, a father, and a friend when a distracted driver made the dangerous decision to take their eyes off the road. The Siddens are not the only family affected by distracted driving. In 2020 alone, 3,142 people lost their lives due to the carelessness of a distracted driver, 82 of whom were killed in car accidents in Missouri. When you or a loved one is hurt or killed in a distracted driving accident, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer will fight for you and your family, holding the responsible parties accountable and earning the compensation you need to recover from the trauma of distracted driving.
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What is distracted driving & how does it lead to car accidents in Missouri?
Distracted driving isn’t just using your phone while behind the wheel. You can be guilty of distracted driving when you are eating, drinking, smoking, or attending to your children. Any time driving is your secondary priority, you become a distracted driver. By taking just 5 seconds to answer a text at 55 miles per hour, you are driving 100 yards - the length of a football field - with your eyes closed! You put yourself in danger. You put your passengers in danger. You put others around you in danger.
Distracted driving is never worth the risk.
- Texting
- Talking on the phone
- Taking a video call
- Eating
- Drinking
- Applying makeup
- Smoking
- Grabbing something from your bag
- Reaching for something you dropped
- Assisting your children
- Attending to your pet
Missouri has lax texting while driving laws & people are being injured or killed at a higher rate compared to the rest of the nation
Missouri is one of only two states in the country prohibiting texting while driving for those who are under 21. This leaves drivers above the age of 21 to text freely. While dedicated Missourians fight to change this law to include drivers of all ages, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer’s car accident attorneys are working to protect families who have suffered from personal injuries in a distracted driving incident. Whether you’ve experienced a catastrophic injury or a family member has suffered a wrongful death, our aggressive team of personal injury lawyers will stand up for you to deliver the compensation you deserve.
The truth about distracted driving in Missouri according to the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
- Drivers aged 20-29 are the most likely to die in a distracted driving incident
- Nearly 60% of those killed were not the distracted driver
- 68% of distracted driving incidents are caused by personal vehicles
- States with hands-free laws see a 15% decrease in motor vehicle accidents
Victims of distracted driving have legal rights. If you’ve suffered from someone’s distracted driving, you need the personal injury team at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to handle your claim.
A distracted driving accident case in Missouri can be difficult to establish, especially with an inexperienced or uncaring legal team. Missourians rely on Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer’s personal injury attorneys for experienced distracted driving legal representation. We have
won compensation for families across Missouri and we will work just as aggressively for you.
How do you win a distracted driving accident case in Missouri?
One of the first things a lawyer must do in a distracted driving case is to establish responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt. At Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer, we will exhaust every option to establish the truth of your auto accident. This includes subpoenaing phone records, reviewing the culprit's social media account activity, hunting down surveillance footage, and reviewing police reports. We don’t cut corners when it comes to the compensation you deserve. Our personal injury attorneys work tirelessly to hold distracted drivers accountable for their actions.
Once responsibility has been established, Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer will communicate with the responsible party’s insurance company to obtain the maximum compensation possible. This compensation will help your family cover medical costs, lost wages, funeral expenses, and more. Without the right distracted driving accident attorney, you could be paying out of pocket for injuries someone else caused.
Don’t let negligent drivers go without consequences. Hire Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer to protect your family after a distracted driving accident
Has your life been changed by the actions of a negligent driver? The accident attorneys at Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer can help. We’ve helped families like Adrienne Siddens’ and others recover millions for their loved one’s injuries or wrongful deaths. Our experience winning cases like the Siddens’ give Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer the edge you need in a distracted driving accident legal battle. Call today for a free case evaluation.
Tips for being a safer driver in Missouri
The easiest way to prevent distracted driving is to put your phone away. Turning your phone off prevents digital distractions and allows you to focus on the road. You can also practice safe driving by eating or drinking only after you reach your destination, pulling over to a safe location to attend to children or pets, and setting your temperature and music before you take the vehicle out of park. Protect yourself and those around you by giving your complete attention to the road.
When you let your phone, passengers, a meal, or other distractions keep you from focusing on the road, you can change a life in an instant. The truth is almost 60% of people killed in distracted driving accidents were not the driver. Don’t let a simple text be the reason you lose your license, your life, or end someone else’s life.
Seek legal counsel from Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer, Missouri’s distracted driving accident attorneys
Even safe drivers can be the victims of a distracted driving car accident. If you’ve been injured in a car accident by a distracted driver, contact Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer. We offer free case evaluations and will help you navigate the process of filing a distracted driving accident claim. Our attorneys have the
auto accident and
personal injury law experience you need to fight your case in Missouri.
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