Texting and Smart Phone Accidents in Springfield, Illinois
Illinois' text messaging law went into effect on January 1, 2010. According to the new law, "a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send or read an electronic message." Electronic communication device means a cell phone or a smart phone.
Why was this law passed? Studies showed that distracted driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving — and crossing the center line is just as likely. Accidents are usually head-on collisions or rear-end collisions. Proving that this reckless driving occurred is usually as easy as issuing a subpoena for the phone records.
An Experienced Lawyer Can Build a Strong Case
If you've been injured because of reckless or distracted driving, you have rights that are protected by this law. If the insurance company has denied your claim, Davis Law Offices, LLC and attorney Jack D. Davis can help you by building a strong case — starting with subpoenaing the phone records of the person who hit you.
When it comes to injuries caused by distracted driving, they are just as serious as any other car accident. A lawyer with more than a decade of experience in handling car accident cases can build your case using accident reconstruction techniques, by analyzing your medical records and applying years of knowledge in handling these cases.
Davis Law Offices, LLC represents clients across the nation, throughout Illinois and in Central Illinois, Sangamon County and the surrounding areas. If you need help, counsel or an advocate, call Davis Law Offices, LLC at 877-870-4168 or contact Davis Law Offices, LLC, online. There is no charge for your initial consultation.