We all know texting and driving is a risky habit to indulge in. In fact, it’s entirely illegal in 48 states. Despite the consequences, people do it every day, causing thousands of accidents every year.
According to data collected by The Zebra, 4,637 people died in 2018 alone due to irresponsible cell phone use. These crashes were at fault for roughly $129 billion of the comprehensive societal damage caused by vehicular accidents.
Many people continue this activity because they think it can’t be proven that they were on their phones while driving, but they’re quite wrong. If you’ve been a victim of someone else’s distracted driving, this article is for you.
One way drivers can be caught using their phones while driving is a nifty device called the Textalyzer, and it can be used by police to detect the cell phone activity of drivers. It cannot read content, but it can tell law enforcement if it was being used and when.
This technology isn’t used everywhere, however, so if you were injured in a car accident by a distracted driver, follow these steps that will help you prove the other driver was texting.
- Call the police, and exchange insurance information, like any other accident.
- Take pictures of the crash to aid your claim.
- Tell law enforcement that you suspect the other driver was texting while driving.
- Call us to set up a consultation. An experienced car accident lawyer can subpoena phone records that can help prove the other driver was using their phone during the accident.
The Pottenger Law Firm offers free consultations to car accident victims. Find out what your options are first and what you may be entitled to. Call 816-531-6006 or contact us here.
