Pursuing Negligent Distracted Drivers
It only takes a second for an accident to happen, so they are more likely to happen when a driver isn't paying attention. Cell phone use while driving is a danger to everyone travelling with or around the distracted driver.
At the law firm of Gross & Schuster, our board certified civil trial lawyers seek full and fair compensation for accident victims and their families. Contact us today to set up a free consultation with our Pensacola attorneys — distracted drivers should be held accountable for their actions.
Texting While Driving in Florida
There is no dispute that using your cell phone while driving is dangerous, with the potential of causing severe injury and death. That does not stop people from constantly taking the risk of talking or texting while driving. More and more frequently, motor vehicle accidents are caused by drivers distracted by texting or talking on cell phones.
Florida drivers can be held liable for negligence, which includes distracted driving. However, Florida does not, as of 2011, have a law specifically banning texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. Fortunately, Florida lawmakers are consistently introducing new bills in an attempt to make this dangerous activity specifically illegal.
Seeking Compensation for Victims of Distracted Driving
It can be difficult to prove that the driver who caused the accident was using a cell phone at the time of the accident. To combat this problem, our Fort Walton Beach distracted driving lawyers will thoroughly investigate every detail of your accident in order to prove that the accident was caused by the distracted driver and aggressively pursue full and fair compensation.
Do not hesitate to contact our Florida personal injury lawyers to discuss your options for pursuing compensation under Florida law when you have been injured or lost a loved one in a "texting while driving accident". Contact us at our offices in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach or Crestview to discuss your claim.
