Texting/Cell phone use

The law protects you against texting or cell phone accidents

In our modern age, texting and cell phone use plays a large role in everyday life. Text messaging and cell phone use, unfortunately, have been a factor in many car accidents in California. It's illegal in California to send or read text messages while driving. The state has also banned driving while holding a cell phone. Even so, some drivers break the law and put everyone at risk. A texting or cell phone-related accident can lead to serious injury or fatal injury, which may be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.

In an accident involving texting or cell phone use, the Law Offices of Mickey Fine can put our experience and resources to work for clients. Our firm can research phone records and pore over police reports to build a strong case for you if you have been injured in a text message or cell phone accident. For a free case review, call (800) 576-3818

Texting is a form of driver distraction that continues to wreak havoc on our roads and highways. Nearly two years after the California texting-messaging law went into effect, an AAA study found that more people were texting behind the wheel than before the legislation was created.

A closer look at cell phone use while driving

Cell phone use by drivers has created a hazard on the roads. According to the National Safety Council, drivers using cell phones cause 1.6 million crashes each year. Another study shows that drivers talking on cell phones are four times more likely to cause an accident than drivers not using a cell phone. The risk of accidents for drivers who are texting, dialing or e-mailing is 23 times greater than the drivers who are not distracted.

Injury victims can rely on California Attorney Mickey Fine

Drivers sending a text message or talking on a cell phone cause serious accidents every day. Have you been injured in an accident by a reckless driver on a cell phone? Fight back! Contact a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles right now. Call (800) 576-3818. There are no legal fees unless you are awarded damages. Your initial consultation is free.

The Law Offices of Mickey Fine — we're on your side.