Brooklyn Texting & Cell Phone Accidents

There have always been distracted drivers, but with the growing use of cell phones and texts by people behind the wheel, driver distraction has increased enormously in recent years. In 2008, the U.S. Transportation Department reported that more than 5,800 people were killed and another 515,000 were injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Two of the most common sources for that distraction? Talking on the phone and texting.

If you have been injured by a distracted driver, the Brooklyn, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. are here to help you and your family make a difficult situation easier. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we have the resources and legal experience to help you get the money and benefits you deserve.

The Brooklyn, New York law firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. is a dedicated team of highly skilled attorneys and support staff. With more than 150 years of combined legal experience, we have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of our clients and have a success rate of over 95 percent for clients in Brooklyn and throughout New York City.

Talking on a cell phone or texting while driving is far more distracting than most people realize. Recent studies show that a driver engaged in this behavior is as likely to cause an accident as a driver operating his or her car under the influence of alcohol.

New York laws have changed to reflect these new realities. Since November 1, 2009, it has been illegal to text while driving in the state of New York. Previous laws banned drivers from talking on handheld phones while driving, except in the case of an emergency.

However, many drivers choose to ignore these laws and cause terrible accidents. What does this mean for you? If you've been injured in a car accident, caused by another driver talking on a handheld phone or texting, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Using these devices is not only illegal but also negligent; that driver may be responsible for the accident and your injuries.

Drivers who allow themselves to get distracted by talking or texting need to be held accountable for their actions. If you've been the victim of an accident caused by a driver distracted by the use of a cell phone or texting device, the Brooklyn, NY lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can help. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our well-prepared lawyers can handle all of your legal needs.

Call our Brooklyn, NY car accident attorneys today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form. The lawyers at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will fight for you!