New Jersey Cell Phone Car Accident Attorneys
Several recent studies have pointed to the fact that cell phone use when driving is directly correlated to an increase in the risk of having a vehicle accident. Car cell phone use is on the rise, particularly in young drivers. Some of the worst vehicle accidents in the state have involved cell phone use. Several studies have also shown that using a cell phone while driving may be even as hazardous as drinking and driving.
While New Jersey does have several laws pertaining to cell phone use and driving, including a ban on driving while using handheld phones, most every other state has been slow to follow. New Jersey laws also make it a more serious crime if the driver is using a cell phone while driving a school bus or several other government vehicles. Over 40 countries in the world have passed cell phone legislation either limiting or banning cell phone use while driving any vehicle at all.
Despite laws banning handheld cell phones while driving, even drivers who use "hands-free" or speakerphone cells have a much higher rate of accidents than those who do not use cell phones at all. Because of these statistics it is probable that many vehicle accidents involved the use of a cell phone by the driver. It is, however, often very difficult to ascertain the exact cause of any accident but cell phone use by any driver increases the risk of accident.
Several employers have recently begun expressing concern that they can be held liable for their employees who were talking on cell phones while driving. Many companies are now taking steps to limit cell phone use by employees who must drive as part of their work. Because several companies insist on their employees to use cell phones the companies may actually be at fault in some accidents in New Jersey.
Speaking with an experienced Princeton New Jersey cell phone accident law firm can be a good way to determine your rights if you or someone you love is involved in a vehicle accident involving cell phone use. The offices of Lependorf & Silverstein are available to take your questions about any New Jersey cell phone car accident case. We offer free, confidential evaluations without any obligation on your part to hire us.
Since we have experience in dealing with New Jersey cell phone laws, we can handle any case throughout the state. Our offices are in Princeton and we can handle cell phone car accident lawsuits stemming from incidents all throughout the state of New Jersey, including Trenton, New Brunswick, Newark, Elizabeth and Camden.
Our New Jersey cell phone accident lawyers work on a contingent basis, which means our clients don't pay us unless we win their case for them. These fees are always a preset percentage of your award and we always factor those fees into any amount we eventually agree to settle on. We have successfully awarded our clients financial damages that can pay for medical bills, damaged cars, insurance disputes, pain and suffering and many others. If you have been in a car accident and a cell phone was involved contact our office today.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious cell phone related car accident in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
