Cell Phone Use and Car Accidents

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx
and Queens, New York

Studies have documented that using a cell phone while driving significantly increases the odds of being involved, and causing, an automobile accident. In addition, drivers on cell phones are responsible for an estimated 330,000 injuries and over 2,500 deaths in the U.S.

If you are one of the people who has been injured by a driver on a cell phone, our team of car accident attorneys in Brooklyn and other areas of New York can provide information and answers to your most pressing questions. Simply schedule a free cell phone accident consultation today.

Cell Phone Car Accident Facts

• According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every minute in the U.S. at least 1 million people are using cell phones while driving.
• Cell phone drivers have a four-time greater risk of being in a serious auto accident than drivers who do not "talk and drive."
• A driver speaking on a phone has the driving impairment equal to that of a drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent.
• A new study in the journal, Human Factors, found that drivers who were talking on a mobile phone while they were behind the wheel were nearly 20 percent slower in reacting to brake lights in front of them.
• Research has shown that using hands-free phones does not help: It is the act of conversation that distracts a driver.
• Many U.S. states, including New York, have made driving while talking on a handheld phone illegal.

Compensation for Cell Phone Accidents

If you are injured in an accident that was caused by another driver who was on a cell phone, either talking or texting, you may be able to receive compensation for damages related to the accident. The offending motorist can be charged with negligence. If the driver was on a business call when the accident occurred, you may also be able to sue the driver's employer for damages, as well.

As with any auto accident, it is important to speak with an experienced cell phone auto accident legal expert about your specific case. In the Brooklyn, New York area, please contact the cell phone car accident attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C.