Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions nationwide. Drivers texting on their phone, or otherwise distracted, are prone to causing rear-end crashes, as well as other significant accidents and the severe injuries that accompany them. Marc S. Albert helps victims injured by a distracted driver pursue legal action and recover the damages that they need to aid in their recovery.

The Law Offices of Marc S. Albert has offered aggressive legal representation to people across New York City and on Long Island for over two decades, securing many million-dollar settlements and verdicts.

New York has taken significant legislative measures to prevent distracted driving practices. Drivers who cause accidents due to their texting or phone use can also be subject to civil lawsuits brought by victims injured by their actions. Texting is a significant component of distracted driving accidents. Other kinds of distractions include:

• Drinking or eating.
• Having conversations with other passengers in the vehicle.
• Grooming, such as putting on makeup or shaving.
• Using a GPS system.
• Adjusting the radio.
• Rubbernecking at sights along the road.

Distracted driving can significantly delay a driver’s reaction time. One study conducted by the University of Utah found that using a cell phone while driving delayed a driver’s reaction time to the same degree as if a driver had a blood alcohol content of .08, which is the threshold level for a drunk driving charge.