Cell Phone Car Accidents

Arizona Car Accident Attorneys; Helping Cell Phone Auto Injury Victims

Improper use of cell phones while driving has become an increasingly large contributor to automobile collisions. Drivers using cell phones to talk or text message while driving are distracted and much more likely to be involved in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driver distraction is involved in at least a quarter of all crashes.

According to one estimate, cell phone distraction plays a role in 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries in the United States every year. Studies have also shown that drivers on cell phones are less capable than drunk drivers with a blood-alcohol level above 0.08.

Solomon and Relihan are Arizona Car Accident Attorneys with more than 30 years experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona. If you believe that a driver’s use of a cell phone caused or contributed to your accident, we can help you.

Types of Cell Phone Distractions

  • Talking on Handheld Cell Phone
    • The most common type of cell phone distraction is talking on a handheld cell phone. According to the NHTSA, 500,000 drivers talk on handheld cell phones everyday. Talking on handheld cell phones forces drivers to take at least one hand off the wheel and also take their eyes off the road while dialing.
  • Text Messaging/E-Mail
    • In the past few years, text messaging and e-mail have become more common on cell phones. Text messaging and e-mailing while driving are possibly even more dangerous than talking on a cell phone, as drivers must take their eyes off the road for a long period of time.
  • Hands-Free Cell Phones
    • Many drivers believe that using a hands-free device for their cell phone, such as Bluetooth, is safer than using a handheld cell phone. However, according to a study by the American Automotive Association (AAA), hands-free devices still contribute to inattention.

Causes of Cell Phone Accidents

The role of cell phone use in a collision is not always immediately identifiable. That is why Solomon and Relihan begins every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law involved to determine all possible causes of the accident and the injuries you have suffered.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Injury Lawyers

If you think that a cell phone may have caused or contributed to your injuries, your should talk with an experienced attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your car accident, contact our Phoenix law firm by e-mail or by telephone. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.