Southaven Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers

Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable in DeSoto County and North Mississippi

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents in Mississippi. All it takes is a few seconds of looking at a phone, adjusting a GPS, or reading a text for a driver to drift out of their lane, miss a red light, or slam into another vehicle. For the people hit by these drivers, the consequences are often life-changing.

At Stroud, Flechas & Dalton, we represent individuals and families in Southaven and throughout DeSoto County who have been seriously injured because another driver was not paying attention. If you or a loved one was hurt in a distracted driving crash, you deserve answers, accountability, and full compensation for what you’ve been through.

What Is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving is any activity that takes a driver’s eyes, hands, or attention away from the road. While texting and driving is the most well-known example, distractions include:

• Texting, emailing, or using social media
• Talking on a handheld phone
• Using GPS or navigation apps
• Eating or drinking
• Adjusting the radio or climate controls
• Reaching for objects in the vehicle
• Turning to talk to passengers

At highway speeds, taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds means traveling the length of a football field without looking. That is more than enough time for a devastating crash to occur.

The Real-World Consequences of Distracted Driving Accidents

We see the results of distracted driving every day. These crashes often cause:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Neck and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death

These are not “minor” accidents. Many victims face months or years of medical treatment, time away from work, and lasting physical and emotional trauma.

Who Can Be Held Responsible?

In most distracted driving cases, the at-fault driver is legally responsible for the harm they cause. If they were:

• Texting or using their phone
• Looking at a screen
• Not paying attention to traffic
• Failing to keep proper lookout
• They can and should be held accountable for the full extent of your damages.
• Our attorneys investigate these cases thoroughly, including:
• Reviewing crash reports
• Obtaining phone records when available
• Analyzing vehicle damage and scene evidence
• Working with accident reconstruction experts when necessary

What Compensation Can You Recover?

If you were injured in a distracted driving accident in Southaven or DeSoto County, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Property damage
• Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was killed)

We fight to make sure insurance companies do not minimize what you’ve been through or push you into an unfair settlement.

Why Choose Stroud, Flechas & Dalton?

For more than 25 years, our firm has represented injured people across North Mississippi and the Memphis metro area. We are known for:

• Over $100 million recovered for our clients
• 200+ five-star reviews
• A reputation for being prepared to go to trial
• Personal attention with the resources of a larger firm

We understand that by the time you call us, your life may be turned upside down. Our job is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.

Speak With a Southaven Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Today

If you or someone you love was injured because another driver wasn’t paying attention, do not wait to get legal help. Important evidence can disappear quickly in these cases.

Contact Stroud, Flechas & Dalton today for a free, confidential consultation. If you can’t come to us, we can meet with you by phone or video. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.