Queens Texting & Cell Phone Accidents

Cell phones are the most common source of driver distraction. Many people talk or text while driving. These types of driver distractions, and others like them, are a significant cause of auto accidents. According to the U.S. Transportation Department, 5,800 people were killed and 515,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 2008.

You need the lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. in Queens, New York when you’ve been seriously injured in a traffic accident caused by texting or cell phone use. We understand your legal needs. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, giving us a 98 percent success rate. Our team of skilled attorneys has more than 150 years of combined legal experience.

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Studies have indicated that driving while texting may be just as dangerous as driving while under the influence. Texting and talking on a cell phone diverts a driver’s attention from the road and creates a hazardous condition. Many drivers are unaware of the risks associated with using a cell phone while driving, but lawmakers in New York are aware of these risks. In fact, on November 1, 2009, the state of New York banned texting while driving. State law also prohibits the use of a handheld mobile device while driving, except for emergency calls.

If you have been injured by a Queens driver who was texting or talking on a handheld phone at the time of your accident, you are a victim of driver negligence. The driver’s use of a handheld phone is illegal. New York law is on your side, and the driver should be held accountable.

You need the Queens, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. fighting for you! Our 150 years of combined legal experience makes us well-prepared to handle all of your legal needs.

Call our Queens car accident attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. You can also call our office at 516.342.2200 or click here for a map to our Queens office, located at 300 Jericho Quadrangle, East Building, Suite 180, Jericho, NY 11753. We also serve clients in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.