Distracted driving is a serious problem on Connecticut roads. Thousands of crashes in the state each year are caused by driver distraction, and phone use is a major contributor to these distractions. It is estimated that well over half of drivers in the US interact with a screen while driving.
Connecticut law does not allow the use of handheld devices, such as cell phones, while driving, but motorists ignore this on a regular basis. If you were injured in an accident because another driver was texting or using an app while driving, you deserve an attorney who will advocate tirelessly for your right to compensation. The experienced car wreck attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have over a century of combined experience representing injured clients in Connecticut. We have the experience and legal knowledge you need to maximize your chances of a positive outcome after a texting while driving car accident in Connecticut.
Connecticut prohibits the use of handheld cell phones or other mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle. This includes portable electronic equipment that can send messages or data between two or more people, such as laptops, pagers, video game devices, and digital cameras. It does not include equipment installed in the vehicle.
Drivers cannot use their cell phones even when stopped at a stop sign or traffic light. There are exceptions in the cases of an emergency situation or if the person using the phone is a firefighter, peace officer, or ambulance driver on the job.
Other state laws regarding cell phone and mobile electronic device use include:
If a driver violates these laws and causes an accident, it is likely they will be found liable for the injuries their negligence causes.
There are three types of distracted driving: visual, manual, and cognitive. When drivers text while behind the wheel, they are engaged in all three types of distraction. Their eyes are focused on their phone instead of the road, at least one of their hands is off the wheel, and their attention is on their text instead of their driving tasks.
Texting while driving has been found to be more dangerous than driving under the influence. If you suspect that the other driver was texting at the time of your accident, you will need a strong legal strategy to establish fault. It can be a challenge to prove driver distraction without help from an experienced texting while driving car accident attorney in Connecticut.
The lawyers at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, understand how to build a solid texting while driving car accident case. We understand the importance of financial compensation to our clients’ overall recovery after an accident. The property damage, physical injuries, and emotional trauma of a texting while driving car accident in Connecticut can be debilitating, and we are dedicated to helping each of our clients recover the compensation they deserve. We only charge legal fees if we win your case, so contact us for a free consultation today.
