California Cell Phone Car Accident Attorneys
Driving is a dangerous gross motor operation which requires attention, precision, and control. Even the best drivers sometimes make mistakes, and hazardous road conditions, improperly maintained vehicles, and errors in judgment can be deadly for even the shortest car trip.
When it comes to drivers talking on the phone or texting, there is no doubt that it creates a recipe for disaster. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report estimates that driver distraction contributed to 16% of all fatal crashes in 2008. In that same year, 5,870 people died and 515,000 people were injured as a result of driver distracted related crashes.
These statistics are scary when coupled with the fact that drivers who engage in cell phone conversations rival the inattentiveness, lack of motor control, and delayed response time of drunk drivers whose blood alcohol levels exceed .08.
Hang Up: It’s the Law
According to California Vehicle Code Section 23123, “a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.” In addition, it is also illegal for drivers to send, write, or read messages on their cell phones or other hand-held devices.
As stipulated in California Vehicle Code Section 23124, drivers under 18 years of age are not permitted to use any hand-held or hands-free device.
If you have suffered a personal injury by a driver who has violated these California laws, you have a right to seek justice! Our cell phone accidents lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation of your accident and utilize court orders or subpoenas to get the other driver’s cell phone records to determine if he or she was talking on the phone just before and/or during your accident. Proving that a driver was distracted by a cell phone can be difficult without experienced legal help. Hire a California cell phone car accident attorney to help you obtain justice and hold negligent parties responsible for your cell phone related car accident.
Serious Consequences of Dialing and Driving
If we can prove that the other driver involved in your cell phone related car accident was operating a cellular phone or other wireless communication device, he or she may be deemed negligent for your injuries. In such circumstances, victims are able to recover compensation for the expenses they incurred as a direct result of the accident (i.e., medical care, prescription drugs, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, etc). In addition, drivers talking on their cell phones may be required to pay punitive damages—monetary sums designed to punish the negligent party—if they are proved responsible for your injuries. If your cell phone related car accident resulted in death, a distracted driver can face felony manslaughter charges.
How We Help Victims of Cell Phone Accidents
If you or a loved one has been injured by a driver on his or her cell phone, our cell phone accidents lawyers can help! We have successfully obtained favorable verdicts and settlements for people injured in cell phone accidents, some in excess of $4,000,000! We have the resources and the know-how to obtain proof that the other driver was using a cellular device and we are adept at handling insurance companies. Our California cell phone car accident attorneys have the experience and skill to help you fight for the maximum compensation you may be entitled to under law.
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