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What Does Distracted Driving Mean In New Jersey?
Distracted driving occurs when an activity inside the vehicle or the driver’s lack of focus diverts their attention from the road, preventing the safe operation of a car. Distracted driving is considered negligent driving and exposes the driver to liability for any injuries that result. Common distractions for drivers include talking on a handheld cellphone, texting, checking phone messages or email, and typing data into a GPS device.
Studies show that some distractions, such as cellphone use, can impair driving just as much as fatigue and intoxication. Significant, catastrophic accidents have occurred due to cellphone use, particularly texting, among train operators and bus drivers.
Compensation for Distracted Driving Accidents
One of the most rewarding aspects of criminal defense work is the prospect of saving families, careers, and futures for individuals who have been accused of committing criminal offenses. The accusation alone is devastating. A conviction can ruin a life.
Contact our New Jersey distracted driving lawyers for experienced and dedicated representation if you have been arrested or charged with a crime. We work diligently to resolve the charges against our clients as quickly and as favorably as possible. Our attorneys strive to achieve the correct result the first time for every client we represent in criminal defense cases in New Jersey.
How Does Texting Affect A Personal Injury Claim?
Our law firm investigators on our staff investigate motor vehicle accidents. They will get copies of the cellphone records, interview witnesses, and determine if cellphone use was a factor in causing the accident.
Our Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC attorneys will thoroughly investigate your accident, explain each step of the process, and ensure your rights are protected. If indeed the insurer is willing to settle for a fair value, we will let you know. If instead the case needs to go to court, you can be confident that our nearly 6 decades of personal injury trial experience will be put to good use.
NJ Cellphone Law
According to New Jersey Traffic Law, Title 39, it is illegal to use a handheld cellphone while driving unless:
(1) The operator has reason to fear for his life or safety, or believes that a criminal act may be perpetrated against himself or another person; or
(2) The operator is using the telephone to report to appropriate authorities a fire, a traffic accident, a serious road hazard or medical or hazardous materials emergency, or to report the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless, careless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your Distracted Driving Accident In New Jersey
Criminal cases can be challenging to investigate thoroughly and prove in a court of law. Therefore, it is essential to have experienced and savvy legal representation to help you conduct thorough investigations, negotiate skillfully, and litigate aggressively to recover maximum financial compensation for you and your family. If you have been injured by a distracted driver texting in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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Our New Jersey criminal attorneys maintain flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available. We can also meet you at your home or hospital room if you are unable to travel to our office. We handle most personal injury claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you do not pay us until we recover damages for you.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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