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Diligent Washington Distracted Driving Attorneys

Even though in Washington State the law prohibits using cell phones or texting while driving, crashes caused by distracted driving are a daily occurrence. For example, in the U.S. In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers, and approximately 424,000 people were injured.

Our Washington distracted driving attorneys and legal team has spent a vast amount of time helping clients deal with the aftermath of a serious distracted-driving crash, and we’ve seen how these collisions can destroy lives.

The most common causes of distracted-driving crashes include:

Texting
Using a cell phone or smartphone
Eating and drinking
Talking to passengers
Reading, including maps
Using a navigation system
Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player

Distracted driving evidence helper

What Type of Distraction Caused Your Crash?

Distracted-driving crashes can involve phone use, GPS use, food, passengers, or in-car controls. Choose the closest situation to see what evidence may matter.

Texting and phone-use crashes often need fast digital and witness evidence.

If the other driver was texting, scrolling, calling, or looking down before impact, phone records, witness statements, dashcam video, and police observations may help prove distraction.

Write down what you saw the driver doing before or after impact.
Save witness names, dashcam footage, photos, and police report details.
Ask an attorney about preserving phone-use evidence before it disappears.

Distracted-driving evidence can disappear quickly. Phone data, vehicle data, dashcam footage, and witness memories may need to be preserved early.

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Protect your claim

Have You Taken the Steps That Can Strengthen a Distracted-Driving Claim?

A distracted driver may deny looking at a phone, GPS, food, passengers, or in-car controls. The right evidence can help challenge that denial.

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Sought medical care and followed treatment instructions Saved ER records, imaging, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up notes Requested or saved the police report or collision report number Wrote down what the other driver appeared to be doing before impact Took photos of vehicles, injuries, traffic signals, road conditions, and final positions Collected witness names, phone numbers, or nearby camera locations Saved dashcam footage, app screenshots, texts, call logs, or other crash-related evidence Saved repair estimates, towing receipts, rental costs, wage records, and insurance letters Avoided recorded statements before getting legal guidance

Start with medical care, the collision report, photos, witness details, and any evidence of distraction.

Evidence preservation guide

Where Can Distracted-Driving Evidence Come From?

Distracted-driving proof is not always obvious at the crash scene. Choose an evidence source below to see what should be preserved.

Phone and app evidence may need quick preservation.

If the driver was texting, calling, scrolling, using GPS, or working through an app, phone records and app activity may help show distraction near the time of impact.

Tell your lawyer if you saw the driver holding or looking at a phone.
Save witness details from anyone who saw the driver distracted.
Ask about preservation letters before digital evidence is lost.

Preserve Distraction Evidence

Insurance pressure helper

What Is the Insurance Company Saying?

Distracted-driving cases can turn into disputes over fault, injuries, timing, and whether the other driver was actually distracted.

Denials can be challenged with evidence.

A distracted driver may deny looking down or using a phone. Witnesses, police observations, phone records, vehicle data, camera footage, and crash reconstruction may help prove what happened.

Challenge the Denial

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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Meet your legal team

Meet Your Washington Distracted Driving Attorneys

Distracted-driving claims often require fast evidence preservation, medical documentation, insurance strategy, and a clear explanation of how the driver’s inattention caused harm.

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David Brown

Helps crash victims evaluate liability, insurance issues, medical proof, and evidence needed to pursue accountability.

Paula McCandlis

Supports injured clients through claim preparation, medical documentation, insurance negotiations, and legal strategy.

Matt Conner

Works with accident victims facing injury claims, settlement questions, fault disputes, and litigation concerns.

Client reviews

See What Clients Say About Washington Injury Law

Reviews can help visitors feel more confident before contacting the firm about a distracted-driving crash.

These simple activities, harmless usually, become incredibly dangerous while driving.

Our clients who have been injured in collisions with distracted drivers are often very angry about the cause of the crash. Distracted driving is a choice irresponsible drivers make that frequently brings serious or deadly consequences.

As distracted driving lawyers in Washington State, we have achieved exceptional results for our clients after a distracted-driving crash, including:

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Our Washington personal injury lawyers can help you if you have been injured. Contact us today for your free consultation.

Table Of Contents

1 Diligent Washington Distracted Driving Attorneys

2 What Type of Distraction Caused Your Crash?

2.1 Texting and phone-use crashes often need fast digital and witness evidence.

3 Have You Taken the Steps That Can Strengthen a Distracted-Driving Claim?

4 Where Can Distracted-Driving Evidence Come From?

4.1 Phone and app evidence may need quick preservation.

5 What Is the Insurance Company Saying?

5.1 Denials can be challenged with evidence.

6 Meet Your Washington Distracted Driving Attorneys

6.1 David Brown

6.2 Paula McCandlis

6.3 Matt Conner

6.4 See What Clients Say About Washington Injury Law

7 These simple activities, harmless usually, become incredibly dangerous while driving.

8 Call Your Washington Distracted Driving Attorneys Today!

David Brown and Judy Wagner are the DREAM TEAM! They are amazing! They listened, kept me informed, walked me through the whole process, they were so kind and caring and because of David and Judy, I was able to receive a much larger settlement than I expected. I am truly so thankful for them.

— Kim Chastain

David Brown was a phenomenal lawyer, getting us the best settlement possible after our son was injured in a dog attack. Cannot day enough good things about him and his team. Thank you David & Judy!!

— Christy Kivari

I hired Adam Engst six years ago after I was in a car accident. I injured my neck and back and have struggled with for many issues since my accident. Adam fought hard for my settlement for six years and got me more money than I could’ve imagined. He also continued to fight for me after my settlement closed for overpayment to care providers. He and his paralegal Nichole are absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend him enough!!

— Holly Braaten

Working with David Brown empowered us to understand the legal processes we encountered to make informed and appropriate decisions. His ability to make complex things simple was truly remarkable. David was excellent with his communication, support and expertise throughout the process.

— A Butcher

After a serious biking accident, my wife and I thought it would be simple dealing with insurance companies. Well, it's not! We are so thankful we hired a personal injury attorney. Matt Conner helped us navigate this complicated process as I was recovering from multiple injuries. We appreciated his expertise and compassion, as well as the clear communication with both Matt and his excellent paralegal, Maddi. We highly recommend Matt Conner and his team!

— John E

Matt and the team at BMBC were terrific! Highly recommend! They are so nice, and a great pleasure to work with. We had a matter that required his expertise. My wife and I are so thankful for his care, compassion and understanding. He listened and heard our concerns, and through his skill and experience, was able to advocate very effectively on our behalf. Along the way, he and the staff were kind and attentive, and everything you'd want from a law firm in our circumstances. Thank you!!

— Scott R

Thank you Matt Conner and team (especially Lauren and Maddie). You patiently navigated through all the obstacles to get the best possible outcome for me and my case. Anyone going through the trauma of injury from an accident can expect the utmost compassion, professionalism and honesty from Matt and his team. I highly recommend this firm.

— Diane K

I had the opportunity to work with Matt Conner after I was the victim of a DUI collision in downtown Bellingham. My car was totaled, and I sustained injuries as a result of the accident. I almost didn’t make the call to Matt, but I am truly grateful that I did.

From the beginning, Matt was compassionate, responsive, and incredibly helpful. He guided me through every step of the process with clear communication and sound advice. Anytime I had questions, he was quick to respond and always took the time to ensure I understood my options.

Matt’s professionalism, combined with his genuine care for ME, made a difficult situation much more manageable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation.

— Michael

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