With the growing use of cell phones and texting behind the wheel, driver distraction has increased enormously in recent years.  In 2008, the U.S. Transportation Department reported that more than 5,800 people were killed and another 515,000 were injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers.  Two of the most common sources for that distraction were talking on the phone and texting.

The Suffolk County and Long Island Law Firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can help if you have been injured in an auto accident cause by a distracted driver.  We can make a difficult situation better for you and your family.  At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we have the legal expertise and resources to secure the benefits and money that you deserve.

Based in Suffolk County and Long Island, New York, the Law Firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. is a dedicated team of skilled attorneys and support staff with a combined 150 years of legal experience.
We have a success rate of over 98 percent and have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of our clients throughout Suffolk County and Long Island.

Drivers are often distracted when talking on a cell phone or texting while driving.  In fact, recent studies have shown that they are just as likely to cause an accident as someone driving under the influence of alcohol.

Not surprisingly, the State of New York has updated the law to reflect this new trend; since November 1, 2009, it has been illegal to text while driving.  In addition, earlier laws ban drivers from talking on the phone while driving, except during an emergency situation.

There are still many drivers that ignore these laws and cause devastating accidents.  What does this mean for you?  You have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit if you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by a driver who was talking on the phone or texting.  These distracted drivers are engaged in illegal and negligent activity and may be responsible for the accident and the injuries you received.

Drivers who talk and text while driving become distracted and need to be held accountable for the accidents they cause.  The Suffolk County and Long Island attorneys of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. can help you if you are the victim of an accident caused by a driver distracted by a cell phone or texting.  Our firm has over 150 years of combined legal experience and our well-prepared staff can handle all of your legal needs.

Call our Suffolk County and Long Island car accident attorneys today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form. Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. will fight for you!