Category: Texting While Driving

We all know that it’s “bad” to multitask while we’re out on the road, but did you know that distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents in Florida?

 

That’s right – number one! It’s worse than bad weather, vehicle malfunction, or even drunk driving. How bad is it? There were at least 85 fatal accidents between 2010 and 2011 that were a direct result of distracted

In most states across the country, texting while driving is a crime – although how serious of a crime that may be varies significantly.  However, it has not been until know discussed whether there was any liability for a person who is texting the driver.  A New Jersey state appeals court has held that one who texts a driver could be liable if that driver than causes an automobile accident.