A text message often takes a driver’s eyes off the road for about five seconds. At highway speed, that is the length of a football field traveled blind. If one of those distracted drivers hurt you, a texting while driving accident lawyer in Alpharetta can help you pursue damages to compensate you for the consequences of that careless choice.
The Alpharetta car accident lawyers at Van Sant Law have served Georgia residents since 2008, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured people. Founding attorney David M. Van Sant has worked as the defense counsel for an insurance firm, so he knows exactly how they try to shrink a claim.
That inside knowledge can now work for you. We’ll handle your legal case with honesty and care, so you can focus on healing. Make the Right Call.
Why an Insurance Adjuster’s Playbook Doesn’t Fool Us
Most lawyers guess at how insurance companies think. David Van Sant does not have to guess. He used to work for them.
Before he represented injured people, he served as defense counsel for a large insurance firm and represented some of the biggest motor carriers in the world. He sat in on the strategy sessions. He saw how adjusters size up a claim, where they look to cut it down, and which delay tactics they lean on.
That experience flips the table in your favor. When our Alpharetta personal injury lawyers review a lowball offer, we recognize it for what it is. We know the moves before the insurance adjusters make them because we used to be on the other side.
Identifying the Responsible Parties
The texting driver is the obvious one to blame. However, sometimes they are not the only one who owes you.
Think about a crash caused by a delivery driver checking an app for the next drop-off. That driver’s employer may share responsibility because the texting happened on the job. If the driver was drunk on top of being distracted, a bar that overserved them could be on the hook too.
David Van Sant spent years representing large companies and their insurers, so he knows how to spot these extra layers. Our texting while driving accident attorneys in Alpharetta will plan your claim around every possible source of compensation because one insurance policy is often not enough to cover a serious injury.
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law and What It Means for Your Case
Georgia passed the Hands-Free Law back in 2018, and it changed the rules for every driver in the state. The law says a driver cannot hold or support a phone with any part of their body while behind the wheel.
That covers more than typing out a text. Scrolling, checking a map, watching a video — all of it breaks the law. Why does this matter to you? Because a driver who was texting was doing something illegal at the moment they hit you. That gives your claim a solid footing.
When someone breaks a safety law and causes harm, it helps show they were at fault. Our Alpharetta texting while driving accident attorneys will use that violation as a starting point to build the case that the other driver, not you, caused the crash.
The Injuries a Distracted Driver Can Leave Behind
A driver who doesn’t hit the brakes due to distraction does a specific kind of damage. There is no last-second slowing down, so the full force of the crash lands on you.
That often means serious injuries. Whiplash and neck damage. Broken bones. Concussions and other head trauma. Back and spine injuries that turn into lifelong problems. Some of these show up right away. Others hide. A concussion or a soft-tissue injury can feel like soreness on day one and become a much bigger issue a week later.
Getting checked by a doctor early does two things: it protects your health, and it creates a record that ties your injuries to the crash. Van Sant Law can even connect you with medical resources if you are not sure where to turn.
What You Can Receive Compensation For
The legal word is “damages,” and it simply means the losses you can recover. Most people are surprised by how much actually counts, such as:
- Medical bills: Emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, medication, and any future treatment you will still need.
- Lost income: The paychecks you missed while healing, plus reduced earning ability if the injury sticks around.
- Property damage: Repair or replacement for your vehicle and anything else damaged in the crash.
- Pain and suffering: The physical pain and the emotional toll that do not come with a receipt but are real all the same.
One rule shapes all of this in Georgia. You can recover as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault, and any blame placed on you lowers your payout. That is exactly why insurers may try to pin part of the fault on you. Van Sant Law will work to keep the blame where it belongs.
Talk to an Alpharetta Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer Today
Reaching out for legal help should not become one more chore on a day you already feel wrecked. We built our process to stay out of your way. You do not have to drive across town or sit in a stiff office. We can sign your case electronically; no in-person meeting is required.
Prefer to meet face to face? We are happy to schedule an in-home visit that fits your schedule. Our attorneys live in Georgia and represent Georgia families. The people helping you are part of the same community, driving the same roads. That is not a marketing line. It is just who we are.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront cost. Call Van Sant Law for a free consultation, and let us carry the legal weight while you focus on getting better. Make the Right Call.
