Victim of an Accident Caused by Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Ohio with already 7,356 distracted driving violations issued by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2020. This year-to-date total is already more than the entire year of 2019 which recorded 6,922 distracted driving violations logged for the full year.

Texting while driving is one of the biggest culprits of distracted driving although any use of your cell phone such as looking at social media, online shopping or even reading emails is also considered distracted driving and is illegal.  The law allows drivers to use their phone for a GPS function if mounted on the dash only. 

The “Hands-Free Ohio” bill is meant to toughen up on drivers using their cell phones while driving and imposes similar penalties to those faced by drunk drivers. It also provides law enforcement with the ability to pull over drivers for using their phone on the road.  If you’ve been in an accident on Ohio roads and you feel it was due to the other party driving while distracted, contact an experienced car accident attorney in Ohio who understands the laws and will fight for your rights to a just settlement.

Distracted driving may be caused by using a phone while driving and could also include any other non-driving activity with the potential to distract the driver away from the primary task of driving. Distractions could be manual by taking your hands off the wheel, cognitive when taking your mind off of driving or visual by taking your eyes off of the road. Texting while driving falls in all of these categories, is extremely dangerous and is the main cause of many car accidents and fatalities.

Car Accident Attorney Will Determine Who Should Pay

Schiff & Associates is a car accident attorney in Ohio with over 35 years of experience in helping victims of reckless, careless, and criminally negligent automobile accidents. Car accidents may cause serious spinal cord injuries, soft tissue damage, brain injuries, many other serious personal injuries and even wrongful death.  Our experienced attorneys work with accident investigators and medical specialists to recover the maximum compensation due to you under the law.

Schiff & Associates offers a free initial consultation and fights for your rights on a contingency basis. This means you do not pay unless we make a recovery for you. Contact us to learn more and to speak with a top car accident attorney in Ohio that will fight for the compensation you deserve.