Heidepriem Purtell Siegel Hinrichs

Give us a call: 605-252-9277

Heidepriem Purtell Siegel Hinrichs

Give us a call: 605-252-9277

Heidepriem Purtell Siegel Hinrichs

Phone: 605-252-9277

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Aggressive Advocacy For Victims Of Distracted Driving Accidents In Sioux Falls

Last updated on September 26, 2024

Distracted driving is considered just as dangerous – if not more so – than drunk driving, yet far too many drivers refuse to put down their phones or limit other distractions and pay attention to the road. An accident with a distracted driver can leave you and your family devastated.

At Heidepriem, Purtell, Siegel & Hinrichs, LLP, we believe it takes fierce representation to protect our clients’ interests and make the insurance companies pay up. Our personal injury attorneys have recovered compensation for victims of distracted drivers in Sioux Falls and throughout Minnehaha County and South Dakota, both through settlements and litigation.

What Are The Three Main Categories Of Distracted Driving?

Anything that causes a driver to divert their attention from the road is considered a distraction, but they typically fall into three categories:

  • Visual distractions that involve the driver looking away from the road
  • Manual distractions that involve the driver removing their hands from the steering wheel
  • Cognitive distractions that involve the driver’s mind wandering from their task

Some actions, like sending or reading a text message, involve all three forms, which is why smartphone use behind the wheel is so dangerous. Teenagers, in particular, are prone to this problem simply because they may lack the maturity to put their phones away when driving – although drivers of any age can be guilty of this kind of negligence.

A five-second glance away from the road at 55 miles per hour to read a text message is the same as traveling the length of a football field without looking – and it can lead to tragic results.

Call An Experienced Sioux Falls Distracted Driving Lawyer Today

At HPS Law Firm, we take every case personally – and we aim to win. Our attorneys are unafraid of a fight, and we will not back down under pressure. Regardless of where you are in South Dakota, call our Sioux Falls office at 605-252-9277 or use our online contact form to schedule your initial consultation today.