Distracted Driving Accidents

Houston Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Injured by a Distracted Driver? We Fight for Maximum Compensation.

While many assume intoxication is the leading cause of car accidents, distracted driving has now become the #1 contributor to traffic fatalities in Texas and across the country. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a distracted driver, the team at Salinas Defense is ready to help you pursue justice and full compensation.

We understand the long-term physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents can take—and we are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable.

What Is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is any activity that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Distractions are typically categorized into three types:

Visual – Taking your eyes off the road
Manual – Taking your hands off the wheel
Cognitive – Taking your mind off driving

Some of the most common examples include:

Texting while driving
Talking on the phone
Eating, drinking, or grooming
Adjusting the GPS or music
Talking to passengers
Reaching for objects inside the car

No matter the form, distracted driving is a choice—and a dangerous one.

Disturbing Distracted Driving Statistics

Distracted driving causes thousands of preventable injuries and deaths every year. Consider these facts:

Reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds—long enough to drive the length of a football field at 55 mph.
Cell phone users are over 5 times more likely to be involved in an accident.
In 2018 alone, 18% of crashes in Texas were linked to distracted driving (TxDOT).
Teen drivers are the most likely to use handheld devices—and have 3x the fatal crash rate of adults.
Distracted driving is linked to other risky behaviors like not wearing seatbelts and driving under the influence.

Proving Liability in a Distracted Driving Case

To win your case, you must prove the other driver was negligent. That often means showing that they were distracted at the time of the accident. At Salinas Defense, we dig deep to uncover key evidence such as:

Cell phone records
Surveillance or dashcam footage
Witness testimony
Accident reconstruction reports
Social media activity or location data

Whether you’re pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim, our attorneys build a strong case to demonstrate liability and demand the compensation you deserve.

Types of Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Depending on your case, we may be able to help you recover:

Medical bills and future treatment costs
Lost income and reduced earning capacity
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Property damage
Funeral and burial expenses (for wrongful death cases)
Punitive damages for gross negligence

We won’t let insurance companies pressure you into a lowball settlement. Our legal team is prepared to litigate aggressively if necessary.

Contact a Houston Distracted Driving Lawyer Today

Distracted driving is a reckless and completely avoidable behavior. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, let Salinas Defense fight for your recovery. We’re committed to getting you the maximum compensation and guiding you through every step of the legal process.

📞 Call (832) 820-1888 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.