If a distracted driving accident causes you to suffer an injury, time out of work, or other losses, a personal injury lawyer can help you recover compensation. A lawsuit against a distracted driver is intended to bring the victim as close to “whole” as possible by paying out any expenses you incurred and for non-economic damages like pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and lost quality of life.
Personal injury attorneys generally work on a contingency basis, which means they only take a fee if your case succeeds. Their job is to get you the maximum compensation to which you are entitled under the law. While they generally need your cooperation to obtain the necessary paperwork and proceed with the case in court, your lawyer will do most of the work on your behalf.