Looking to get compensation for the Rockdale County Biolab fire? Call us now!
NO FEES UNLESS WE WIN!
404-882-6810

Atlanta Texting And Driving Accident Lawyer Near Me

Dedicated to Achieving the Outcome You Deserve

Many car accidents are caused by negligent behavior, and few behaviors are as negligent as texting and driving. Texting while driving is responsible for hundreds of car accidents across the country each year. About 400 deaths are caused by texting and driving each year, while roughly 30,000 deaths are caused by distracted driving in general, according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). If someone is the victim of an accident caused by a distracted driver, then they have the right to file a personal injury claim against the driver’s insurance company.

Call 404-882-6810 today to discuss your case for free. No charge until you win! 

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to prove that someone was texting when they caused an accident, which is why you need the help of an attorney. Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. will help anyone who is the victim of an Atlanta texting and driving accident. Our car accident attorneys have over 45 years of combined experience that they use to help Atlanta residents get the compensation they deserve. We understand how much you are suffering and the damages that you have endured after an accident caused by someone else. That is why we will not stop fighting for our clients, no matter the consequences. So, if a distracted driver injured you in an accident, contact Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. as soon as possible.

Millions of Dollars

in verdicts & settlements

Why Texting While Driving is so Dangerous

While all forms of distracted driving are dangerous, texting while driving is particularly bad. The reason is that it combines all three forms of distracted driving into one action. The different kinds of driver distractions are as follows:

Visual Distractions

These are actions that take the driver’s eyes off the road and include the driver checking the GPS, fiddling with their infotainment system, or grooming themself. Texting is a visual distraction because the driver will be looking at their screen instead of the road.

Manual Distractions

These occur when the driver takes one or both hands off the steering wheel to perform another action. Eating or drinking while driving is a common manual distraction. Texting while driving is a manual distraction because the driver will be typing on their phone.

Cognitive Distractions

These happen when the driver’s attention is diverted to something other than driving. Daydreaming for extended periods is a cognitive distraction, as is texting while driving, since the driver will focus on what they are texting or reading.

How To Prove Texting While Driving

It can be tricky to prove that someone was texting when they caused an accident because it’s unlikely that there will be any clear proof at the accident scene. The driver having a phone in their car isn’t clear evidence since they can just claim they weren’t using it when the accident happened. However, a skilled attorney will be able to uncover evidence that proves the driver’s liability.

If there were any witnesses to the driver’s texting, an attorney can find them. The same goes for any surveillance footage that might have caught the driver texting on camera. If all else fails, an attorney can subpoena the distracted driver’s phone company to produce their phone records. The attorney will check the timeline to find out if the driver was texting at the time of the crash. So, even if the distracted driver denies their actions because they don’t think you can prove their wrongdoing, an attorney can discover the truth. You should contact us at Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. if you were involved in an accident with a driver who was texting while they were driving.

Call 404-882-6810 today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation. You can also fill out our online Case Evaluation Form.

Common Texting While Driving Accidents

Texting and driving accidents can be very serious because the driver could collide with another vehicle at high speeds, but even a low-speed collision could lead to injuries. The following are some of the accidents that could be caused while a driver is texting:

Rear-end Collisions

These are very common because the distracted driver might not realize the vehicle ahead of them has stopped or slowed down. That means the oblivious driver could end up rear-ending the vehicle in front of them.

Sideswipe Accidents

This is when a car drifts out of its lane and bumps into a vehicle in an adjacent lane. A sideswipe accident might not do much damage on its own, but it could lead to further accidents.

T-bone Collisions

These tend to happen at intersections when a driver ignores a stop sign or traffic light. A T-bone collision can be devastating to the driver on the receiving end of the impact because the side of a vehicle doesn’t have any protection. A driver is more likely to run a stop sign or red light if they are looking at their phone instead of the road.

Call 404-882-6810 today to receive a free, no-obligation consultation. You can also fill out our online Case Evaluation Form.

Contact Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C.

An accident that happens because a driver was texting can get complicated in a hurry. The best chance you have of uncovering the truth so you can get the compensation you need is to contact us at Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. We have the experience, knowledge, and fortitude to fight for our clients, so they get what they deserve. So if you are the victim of a texting while driving accident in Atlanta, contact us as soon as you can.

Todd Henningsen Photo

ATTORNEY

TODD
HENNINGGSEN

Portrait photo

ATTORNEY

RICHARD
KOPELMAN

  • I had a really great experience with the firm. They handled my case quickly and it was easy to tell they knew what they were doing. Hope to never need... read more

    Diana Wallace Avatar Diana Wallace
    March 27, 2017

    Rebecca & Mr. Henningsen are a great lawyers, I recommend you check them out if you need any help with your accident!

    Cortez Lester Avatar Cortez Lester
    February 27, 2023

    I would definitely recommend Henningsen Injury Attorneys for anyone involved in an auto accident. They completely take control of the entire process and make sure that you are doing the... read more

    media thumbnail 0
    Rodney Pennamon Avatar Rodney Pennamon
    March 27, 2022
  • Outstanding service. We got our settlement. LaShanda is very professional and took care of our family. She assured that our questions were answered and we had a full understanding. She... read more

    Melanthia Maddox Avatar Melanthia Maddox
    March 27, 2018

    I highly recommend Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. for anyone seeking representation for an auto accident or personal injury case. Attorney Henningsen, Rebecca and the team provided phenomenal service from the... read more

    mj Avatar mj
    March 27, 2022

    I was very upset coming from a larger law firm that didn’t meet my expectations and I shared in detailed with Henningsen law firm about the bad taste the other... read more

    LaWanda Davie Avatar LaWanda Davie
    March 27, 2022
  • Rebecca was Amazing. Great communicator and made sure I got the biggest settlement possible. She was able to answer any questions I had and updated me with any changes in... read more

    Jamarcia Murray Avatar Jamarcia Murray
    November 27, 2022

    I really appreciated and enjoyed the hassle-free experience of working with Henningsen Injury Attorneys. My consultation with Mr. Henningsen was seamless. He answered all my questions thoroughly and... read more

    Ammee Smith Avatar Ammee Smith
    March 27, 2019

    Karen was amazing to work with and I loved that she ALWAYS replied to me in a timely, courteous, professional manner. She never left me wondering and I appreciate that.... read more

    Aliha Madrid Avatar Aliha Madrid
    March 27, 2022
  • If I ever (god forbid) have any other personal injury or know someone who does I will refer them to this firm. I cannot thank Tammy, Carmen and Mr. Henningsen... read more

    Jasmine Philpot Avatar Jasmine Philpot
    March 27, 2020

    A great experience with Henningsen, specifically Tammy. She was very professional, pleasant and kept me updated every step of the way. Last but not definitely least I was very pleased... read more

    Rita McMillan Avatar Rita McMillan
    May 27, 2022

    I was introduced to Henngsen Injury Attorneys in 2019 by a friend. I have been represented by this great firm twice in the past 3 years, each time I had... read more

    Wanda Singleton Avatar Wanda Singleton
    August 27, 2022
  • I am very pleased and impressed with the quality of service that was rendered by this attorney firm. They were very helpful from beginning to the end of my... read more

    Annette Johnson Avatar Annette Johnson
    March 27, 2022

    Nice professional environment very understanding. Good communication . very pleased

    Kenyon Adams Avatar Kenyon Adams
    January 27, 2023

    TODD IS THE BEST HE IS HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING AND GETS TO THE POINT ANY CASE I EVER HAVE I WILL GO TO TODD HENNINGSENS LAW FIRM BUT THE ONLY... read more

    regina dent Avatar regina dent
    October 27, 2022
  • Highly compassionate, helpful and attentive to my legal information needs. They were very quick to respond to my inquiries. Mr. Henningsen and his team are among the best law firms... read more

    Jocelyn Hallenbeck Avatar Jocelyn Hallenbeck
    March 27, 2018

    My experience with the Henningsen Firm was amazing! I'd been injured in two other car accidents in my life and the paralegals who worked the cases were hard to reach... read more

    Nicole Golson Avatar Nicole Golson
    March 27, 2017

    Excellent customer service. Very responsive. Great outcome. I was in a major car accident and while it could have been worse, I was not in the situation to deal with... read more

    Cherlee Ajudua Avatar Cherlee Ajudua
    March 27, 2018
  • I would recommend to anyone! I’ve heard horror stories about various law firms and I was very skeptical in the beginning. However, I am so grateful for my experience with... read more

    Queen Merlz Avatar Queen Merlz
    March 27, 2021

    I was always informed of what was going on with my claim they worked well together as a team. Always keep my best regards as a priority especially at the... read more

    Lisa Marie Williams Avatar Lisa Marie Williams
    March 27, 2020

    I am so blessed to have found Henningsen Injury Attorneys! EXCELLENT and efficient representation! They assisted me in a car accident injury claim. Before finding them I was... read more

    odetoreality Avatar odetoreality
    March 27, 2018
  • Overall they’re a good attorneys office on getting things done. Ms Tammy is a good case manager as well. Couldn’t fight for much but I guess something is better then... read more

    Joseph Simmons Avatar Joseph Simmons
    July 29, 2023

    LaShanda is the GOAT (greatest of all time). Very personable and easy to talk to which is important in a stressful situation. I got hit by an uninsured motorist which... read more

    Raven M. Avatar Raven M.
    March 27, 2019

    Currently working with Todd, have been a client for the past 8 months. He and his firm are awesome about updating and keeping in contact. Very professional, great work and... read more

    Faith Kohl Avatar Faith Kohl
    August 29, 2012
  • I am very satisfied with the assistance I received from Mr. Henningsen and his paralegal Carmen. If I had not gone to see him I would still be suffering from... read more

    Linda Hoffman Avatar Linda Hoffman
    March 27, 2016

    Mr. Henningsen has represented me in (3)three accidents. His staff is absolutely wonderful and attentive to their clients. From the time hired and through all of the medical treatments not... read more

    Salema Dickerson Avatar Salema Dickerson
    March 27, 2021

    Henningsen Injury Attorneys is the absolute best. This was my first time needing a injury attorney and they made the process stress-free. They are professional, understanding, and you can really... read more

    Taraeh DeGrasse Avatar Taraeh DeGrasse
    April 27, 2022