Despite widespread laws banning texting while driving, many people continue to multitask on the road. Texting while driving can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. In fact, federal data shows that in one 12-month period distracted driving was responsible for more than 5,000 deaths and almost 500,000 injuries. Many people injured by drivers who were texting at the time of collision have significant medical bills as well as long and painful recovery periods.
If you’ve been the victim of a collision that involved texting, distracted driving laws were written to protect your interests. Medical bills and recovery costs should be borne by the distracted driver, not by you or your loved ones. You can learn more about distracted driving accidents and the steps you can take by visiting www.bairdlaw.com.