Baton Rouge and Lafayette Cell Phone Related Accident Lawyer
Personal Injury Representation Throughout Louisiana and Beyond
The accident statistics and numerous studies clearly show that cell phones and motor vehicles are a dangerous and deadly mix. The state of Louisiana has completely banned texting while driving and prohibits cell phone use by novice drivers, but some motorists obsessed with texting are "not getting the message."
If a driver distracted by a cell phone conversation or text message caused your car crash, attorney Gordon McKernan and McKernan Law Firm will pursue the compensation you deserve. Our legal team is skilled at holding negligent drivers accountable for injuries and losses resulting from their illegal and careless behavior.
We have represented car accident and truck accident victims for over 20 years in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans and throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Contact us online or by phone at 877-247-3310 for experienced representation.
Texting While Driving Is As Dangerous As Driving Drunk
Study after study has revealed that cell phone use is incompatible with safe driving. A motorist talking on a hand-held cell phone is four times as likely to be involved in an injury crash. A person who is texting while operating a motor vehicle has the same impaired reaction time as a driver with an alcohol intoxication of .08. Those drivers are more likely to run a red light, hit a pedestrian, veer out of their lane or rear-end another vehicle. This all adds up to greater harm, including serious or permanent injuries or fatality.
Louisiana Laws on Texting and Cell Phone Use While Driving
As of August 2010, texting while driving by a driver of any age is a primary traffic offense, punishable by a $175 fine and up to $500 for a repeat offense. Drivers under age 18 are prohibited from using any wireless device while driving, subject to the same penalties. Fines are doubled if an accident occurred while violating the law.
Get Gordon. Get It Done!
We have the resources and experience to prove that a texting or cell-phoning driver was solely at fault or made the injuries worse. We can subpoena cell phone records and hire an accident reconstructionist if necessary. Our trial lawyers have a record of outstanding settlements, but are prepared to go to a jury to secure full and fair compensation for the medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and lasting disability or disfigurement.
If you have been seriously injured as a result of another driver's cell phone distraction, we will fight for you. You may contact us online or by phone at 877-247-3310 to discuss your case with a Baton Rouge texting accidents lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation and there are no up-front costs whatsoever unless we win your case.
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