Ross Moore Law, an Atlanta-based personal injury firm, is highlighting critical challenges faced by victims of distracted driving crashes following recent traffic safety data showing that 52 percent of Fulton County crashes in 2022 were related to distracted driving. The firm emphasizes that proving distracted driving in legal claims requires evidence that often does not exist at crash scenes, creating significant obstacles for accident victims seeking compensation.

Sandy Springs recorded 4,506 crashes in 2023, including eight fatal crashes and 1,456 injury crashes, according to recent traffic safety statistics. Despite representing less than one percent of Georgia's population, Sandy Springs accounts for 1.2 percent of the state's total crashes. The data reveals that 70 percent of Georgia car accident fatalities involve distracted driving, while Fulton County issued only 437 distracted driving citations in 2022.

The firm notes that Sandy Springs car accidents often involve complex liability issues, particularly in the 16 pedestrian collisions that occurred at intersections and four bicycle accidents recorded in 2023. These cases frequently require extensive investigation to establish fault when distracted driving is suspected but cannot be immediately proven.

"The disconnect between actual distracted driving incidents and provable cases creates a significant challenge for accident victims," said Ross Moore, founding attorney at Ross Moore Law. "While statistics show distracted driving causes the majority of crashes, proving it in court requires specific evidence like cell phone records, witness statements, or accident reconstruction data that may not be available or accessible after a crash occurs."

Distracted driving encompasses various behaviors beyond cell phone use, including eating, adjusting vehicle controls, or attending to passengers. While these activities contribute to thousands of crashes annually, documenting them presents unique challenges. Unlike drunk driving, which can be proven through chemical testing, distracted driving often leaves no physical evidence at the scene.

The firm emphasizes that victims of car accidents should document everything possible at the scene, including taking photographs, gathering witness information, and noting any observations about the other driver's behavior. These details can prove crucial when building a case, even if distracted driving cannot be definitively established.

An experienced Sandy Springs car accident lawyer can help victims navigate these evidentiary challenges by conducting thorough investigations, subpoenaing phone records when appropriate, and working with accident reconstruction experts to build strong cases even when direct proof of distraction is unavailable.

"Many injury victims assume that if they know the other driver was distracted, proving it will be straightforward," added Moore. "The reality is that establishing distracted driving often requires sophisticated legal strategies and resources that individual victims cannot access on their own. This is where experienced legal representation becomes essential."

Ross Moore Law is a personal injury law firm founded in January 2012, serving the Atlanta metropolitan area and Fulton County. The firm specializes in personal injury and car accident cases, operating on a contingency fee basis. The firm handles various accident types, including truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and other vehicle accidents throughout Georgia.

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