Texting from a mobile phone is the most popular method of instant communication among teenagers and young adults.  The Nielson Company reports that there has been a 450% increase in the number of text messages sent since 2006.  People send text messages twice as often as they make mobile voice calls, and teenagers send an average of 1,700 text messages per month.  Many of these messages, however, are sent while driving, causing the driver's attention to be diverted from the road.  Driving while distracted is dangerous and can result in a serious accident.

In the state of New York, texting while driving is also against the law.  On November 1, 2009, a law went into effect banning texting while driving.  This is in addition to the state law that prohibits the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while driving.  Studies have shown that text messaging while driving may be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol.

If you have been seriously injured by a driver distracted while sending a text message, Schwartzapfel Partners P.C.is on your side, and we can help you with the financial burden you are facing.  Our personal injury attorneys know the Nassau County, New York laws and our 95 percent success rate proves our experience in fighting for verdicts or settlements for our clients.

Even though cell phone usage is so prevalent, many drivers remain unaware of the risks. When you are reading or sending text messages while you are driving, your eyes are not focused on the road – they are almost exclusively focused on your cell phone.  Texting and cell phones have become one of the newest road hazards. The U.S. Transportation Department reported that in 2008 alone, more than 5,800 people were killed and 515,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents attributed to driver distraction.  Among the most common sources for distraction were cell phones and texting.

The New York laws were enacted due to the increased dangers reported on texting while driving.  With these laws in effect, you now have grounds for a personal injury claim if you were injured by a Nassau County driver who was texting or talking on a hand-held phone at the time of your accident. The other driver's use of these devices is not only illegal, but also constitutes negligence, and the driver should be held accountable for his or her behavior.

When you’ve suffered a serious injury as a result of a texting or cell phone accident, you need the Nassau County, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. at your side. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys are well-prepared to handle all your legal needs.

Call our Nassau County, New York car accident attorneys today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation.  Click here for the address of our Long Island office closest to you.   At Schwartzapfel Partners, we will fight for you!