Information Provided by Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Joseph M. Dooley
Cellphone Accidents
It has been shown that talking on a cell phone while driving can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Texting while driving is 23 times as dangerous as talking on a cell phone while driving -meaning it is also far more dangerous than drunk driving. Yet while few people are willing to condone drunk driving, many people see no problem with talking on the phone or texting while driving. In fact, texting while driving was only recently illegalized in Chicago although it is still legal throughout the rest of the state. If you or a loved one was harmed or killed due to a driver using their phone while driving, please speak with a Chicago accident attorney.
Like all other illegal or distracting activities, using a cell phone while driving is considered to be reckless. When you can show a driver was negligent or reckless while driving, you have a much stronger case for your accident lawsuit. You may also be able to claim punitive damages on top of the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering compensation you will be eligible for in your trial.
By hiring a Chicago accident lawyer to take action against a driver using a cell phone while driving, you are not only helping yourself collect compensation to move on from the accident; you are also sending a message out to other drivers that these activities will not be tolerated.
Even if the other driver tries to claim he or she was not on the phone at the time of your accident, you can still take action. Your Chicago accident lawyer can help you subpoena the driver's phone records to prove that he or she was using the phone at the time of the collision.
Call today if you have any questions or are ready to schedule an appointment with a top Chicago accident attorney Joseph M. Dooley.
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