Texting While Driving Accidents: Know Your Rights After a Crash
It’s important to know how texting while driving accidents can impact the victims after a crash, especially in a city where every second counts. In New York, texting while driving is one of the leading causes of serious motor vehicle accidents. Whether you’re navigating the streets of Manhattan, the expressways of Queens, or the highways of Long Island, the consequences of a distracted driving accident can be devastating. At Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, we fight for victims injured by drivers who chose to put a phone before public safety.
The Dangers of Texting While Driving
Texting while driving isn’t just reckless, it’s illegal. New York State law prohibits the use of any handheld device while operating a motor vehicle. This includes texting, emailing, browsing social media, or even holding a phone during a call. The reason is simple: texting diverts your eyes, hands, and mind from the road. Studies show that a driver who reads or sends a text at 55 mph travels the length of a football field blind.
Unfortunately, distracted driving accidents caused by texting are on the rise. Victims often suffer catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, fractures, or internal trauma. In worst-case scenarios, these crashes can be fatal. If a distracted driver injured you or someone you love, you have the right to pursue compensation.
Determining Liability in a Texting-While-Driving Crash
Texting while driving accident claims in New York fall under personal injury law. To file a successful claim, you must show that the at-fault driver’s negligent behavior caused the crash and your resulting injuries.
In many cases, evidence from phone records, dash cams, witness statements, and accident reconstruction experts is used to establish liability. At Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, we have the experience and resources to investigate these claims thoroughly. Our goal is to hold negligent drivers accountable and ensure our clients are fully compensated for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Insurance companies don’t work for you and instead work to protect their bottom line. After a texting while driving accident, insurers may attempt to shift blame, downplay your injuries, or pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement. We are here to make sure you don’t fall for it.
With over 70 years of experience handling personal injury claims in New York, Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson knows how to fight back. Our legal team is skilled in building strong cases that prove negligence and maximize your compensation. We handle everything from filing the claim and negotiating with insurers to taking the case to trial if necessary.
Injured by a Distracted Driver? Let Us Help.
A distracted driver made a reckless choice, but you don’t have to pay the price for it. Contact Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson today for a free consultation. We’ll explain your legal rights, assess your case, and work tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve. Call us today for the legal support you need.