The NHTSA reports that 16 percent of all fatal auto crashes and 21 percent of all auto crashes causing injury are the result of distracted driving, including:
Texting
Talking on a cell phone
Eating or drinking
Arguing with passengers
Grooming or applying makeup
Use of GPS and other electronic devices
If you or a loved one has been injured by a distracted driver, the experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Choulos Choulos & Wyle can help. We have considerable experience in auto accident cases involving distracted driving.
Dedicated, Compassionate and Highly Skilled Advocates
We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. If we are retained as your counsel, we will investigate the cause of your accident, prepare your case for the possibility of trial and vigorously pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.
Our attorney have extensive experience in cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death. We seek compensation on behalf of our clients for past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other forms of available relief. Our attorney are committed to seeking justice for accident victims, holding parties responsible for their negligence and making the roads safer for everyone.
San Francisco Distracted Driving FAQs
Is it completely illegal to use a cell phone while driving on public roads in California?
Yes, state traffic laws strictly prohibit motorists from using a handheld mobile device to write, send, or read text-based communications, or to view digital content while operating a vehicle. While hands-free technology is permissible for drivers over the age of 18, the phone must be securely mounted to the dashboard, center console, or windshield in a way that does not block the road, and you are only legally allowed to activate or deactivate features with a single tap or swipe.
What types of driver behaviors are legally categorized as distracted driving?
Distracted driving involves any visual, manual, or cognitive activity that diverts a motorist’s focus away from safely operating their vehicle. Beyond texting and cell phone use, our firm handles injury cases arising from a wide array of dangerous behaviors on local roads, including drivers scrolling through social media, operating navigation systems, eating or drinking behind the wheel, applying makeup, or becoming distracted by conversations with passengers.
How can a personal injury lawyer help me prove that a distracted driver caused my car accident in San Francisco?
Proving that a motorist was looking at a screen or distracted at the exact moment of an impact requires swift legal action to preserve fleeting evidence. Our San Francisco car accident attorneys step in immediately to protect your rights by tracking down nearby traffic camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and utilizing the legal discovery process to demand the driver’s cell phone records, which can conclusively show mobile activity at the time of the collision.
Bay Area Auto Accident Attorneys
If you wish to speak with one of our San Francisco distracted driving accident lawyers, call (415) 432-7290 or contact us toll free at (877) 702-7800. You may also contact us by e-mail.
