A large commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so when the driver looks away from the road to check a phone or GPS device, the results can be catastrophic. At highway speed, a truck can travel more than the length of a football field in the few seconds a driver spends reading a text message. If a distracted trucker caused your crash, a respected truck accident lawyer could help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you need.
Distracted driving truck accidents in Las Vegas rarely come down to a single, obvious answer. Trucking companies and their insurers often move quickly to protect themselves, which is why you need to act quickly on your claim. At Valiente Mott, we could investigate what happened, be the primary line of communication with the insurance companies, and keep you informed at every step.
Common Distractions Behind the Wheel of a Truck
Texting is not the only cause of distraction. Many other activities can dangerously distract a truck driver during a long shift, such as:
- Texting, emailing, or reading messages on a phone
- Talking on a handheld phone instead of using a hands-free device
- Entering an address into a GPS or dispatch device
- Eating, drinking, or reaching for objects in the cab
- Looking at paperwork or a logbook while driving
Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.165 prohibits drivers from manually operating their phones, allowing only hands-free use while behind the wheel. For commercial truck drivers, the standard is tougher still, since federal regulations forbid texting and handheld calls entirely. When a Las Vegas trucker ignores these rules, that choice becomes powerful proof of negligence, and our accident attorneys could build your distracted driving claim around it.
Who Is Responsible for a Distracted Driving Truck Accident?
Liability often extends beyond the driver. A trucking company may be responsible for its employees’ actions, and it may share fault if it pressured the driver to meet an unrealistic schedule or failed to enforce safety policies. Proving distraction requires evidence such as phone records, the truck’s electronic logging device, dashcam video, and event recorder data.
Responsibility also affects the value of your claim. Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.141, you could recover compensation as long as your share of the blame stays at 50 percent or below, but the court deducts whatever percentage it assigns to you from your award. Insurers know this and may try to shift responsibility onto you. Our attorneys in Las Vegas will work to keep the focus on the trucker’s inattention while operating the vehicle.
Mistakes To Avoid After a Truck Accident
What you do after a crash can affect your claim as much as the crash itself. Making a few common mistakes can make it harder to recover fair compensation, such as:
- Giving the insurance company a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer
- Downplaying your injuries or skipping medical care
- Posting about the crash on social media
- Accepting a quick settlement offer that undervalues your claim
- Waiting too long and missing the filing deadline
That last point is especially important. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190 gives you two years from the crash date to bring a personal injury lawsuit, but key evidence often fades well before that window closes. The sooner our distracted driving truck crash attorneys in Las Vegas start working, the more evidence we may be able to preserve.
Discuss Your Distracted Truck Driving Claim With Our Las Vegas Attorneys Today
Distracted driving truck accidents in Las Vegas often involve powerful trucking companies, but you do not have to face them alone. At Valiente Mott, we treat you like a person, not a case number. We check in on your recovery, answer your questions, and handle the legal side so you can focus on healing. Contact Valiente Mott today for a free consultation to take the next step.
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