Sunnyvale Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
Their Attention Drifted. Their Responsibility Didn't.
A driver whose eyes, hands, or mind leave the road can injure anyone nearby: other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and people on bikes. Our attorneys hold distracted drivers in Sunnyvale accountable for the harm they cause.
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Safe Driving Takes Full Attention. Anything Less Is a Choice.
Driving safely means focusing on the road and handling the vehicle with care. Distraction takes that focus away, and it comes in more forms than most people realize. It isn’t only the driver staring at a phone. It’s the driver:
Reaching into the back seat for something that fell
Eating, drinking, or putting on makeup
Adjusting the radio or the navigation screen
Deep in conversation with a passenger
Daydreaming, exhausted, or stressed
Any of these can cause a crash that was entirely avoidable. When someone’s thoughtlessness leaves you hurt, they should be held accountable, and the law gives you a way to do it.
The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
If a Distracted Driver Hits You in Sunnyvale
Call 911 and get checked out.
A police report and prompt medical care are the two foundations of any injury claim.
Tell the officer what the driver was doing.
Food in hand, a head turned toward a passenger, eyes on a screen. Describe what you saw; don’t guess.
Notice what the crash itself shows.
No braking, a late swerve, or drifting across a lane can reveal a driver who wasn’t paying attention. Photograph where the cars ended up.
Ask witnesses what they saw inside the other car.
People in other vehicles often had a better view than you did. Get their names and numbers.
Write it all down the same day.
Memories of small details, like a coffee cup or a passenger turned around, fade quickly.
Speak with a lawyer before the insurer.
Adjusters may call it an unavoidable accident. It wasn’t, and we can show why.
What You Can Recover From a Distracted Driver
Medical costs
Emergency care, treatment, therapy, and the care you’ll need in the future.
Lost wages
Income lost while you recover, and reduced earning capacity if your injuries limit your work.
Pain and suffering
The physical and emotional toll of a crash that never should have happened.
Recovery for pedestrians and cyclists
If a distracted driver hit you while you were walking or riding, you can pursue the same compensation, often for more serious injuries.
Three Kinds of Distraction, Three Kinds of Proof
Distraction falls into three categories, and each one leaves a different trail. We gather the evidence that fits what happened in your crash.
Visual: eyes off the road. Safe driving depends on both central vision, which tracks the cars and objects ahead, and peripheral vision, which catches vehicles and pedestrians approaching from the side. A driver looking at a screen or a map loses both. Footage, witness accounts, and a car that never braked can show it.
Manual: hands off the wheel. Writing a text, checking a phone, eating, or reaching for something means the driver isn’t fully in control. Witnesses and the driver’s own statements often reveal it.
Cognitive: mind off the driving. A driver who is lost in thought, short on sleep, or under stress can look straight ahead and still not see you. It’s the hardest distraction to prove, which is why we look at the full picture: the driver’s statements, their schedule, and how the crash unfolded.
Distracted Driving and California Law
Handheld devices are off-limits
California prohibits drivers from using handheld communication devices while driving. Adults may use hands-free voice control; drivers under 18 may not use any communication device, hands-free or not.
Legal distractions can still be negligent
Eating, talking to a passenger, or adjusting the radio isn’t against the law, but a driver who lets it take their attention and causes a crash can still be held responsible.
Partly at fault? You can still recover
Insurers often argue the victim should have avoided the distracted driver. Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, any share of fault reduces your compensation; it doesn’t eliminate it.
Two years to file
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months if a government vehicle or agency is involved.
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Sunnyvale Distracted Driving Accident FAQs
What counts as distracted driving?
Anything that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off driving. That includes phones and navigation screens, but also eating, grooming, reaching for objects, talking to passengers, and daydreaming.
The driver wasn't on a phone. Can I still claim they were distracted?
Yes. Many distractions aren’t illegal, but a driver who lets any of them take their attention and causes a crash can be negligent. The question is whether they were driving with reasonable care.
How do you prove a driver was lost in thought?
Cognitive distraction is the hardest to prove directly. We look at how the crash happened, such as no braking or a late reaction, along with the driver’s statements, witness accounts, and anything that shows they were tired or preoccupied.
Can drivers talk on the phone hands-free in California?
Adult drivers may use hands-free voice control. Drivers under 18 can’t use any communication device while driving, even hands-free.
I was on foot when a distracted driver hit me. What are my options?
You can pursue a claim against the driver just like a motorist could. Distracted drivers put pedestrians and cyclists at serious risk, and those injuries are often severe.
The other driver wasn't ticketed. Do I still have a case?
Yes. A citation helps, but it isn’t required. Your claim depends on proving the driver was careless and that the carelessness caused your injuries.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the date of injury. Claims involving a government vehicle or agency can be due within six months.
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The details that prove distraction are easiest to capture right after a crash. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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