DuPage County Cell Phone-Related Car Accident Lawyers
Driver distraction is a factor in many motor vehicle crashes, and the emergence of text messaging has brought a new wave of attention to the dangers of multitasking on our roadways. Some studies have indicated that texting impairs driver reaction time as severely as alcohol, and accidents involving hands-on cell phone use are a significant problem nationwide.
On January 1, 2010, it became illegal to send, receive or read text messages while driving in Illinois. Chicago and various other cities have additional, more restrictive ordinances on the books. If you suspect another driver's cell phone use caused your recent accident, please contact us. Your ability to recover just compensation may depend on the experience and resourcefulness of the attorney you choose to represent you.
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At the Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid, our attorneys emphasize thorough investigation of auto accidents to prove fault and liability, along with accurate evaluation of victims' medical and financial needs due to the crash. Depending on circumstances, you may be able to recover greater compensation for serious injuries or a family member's wrongful death because the at-fault driver showed reckless disregard for others' safety.
We can employ a range of strategies to show that texting or talking on a cell phone likely factored into your crash — whether or not police issued a ticket for the offense. These include:
- Accessing cell phone records via subpoena
- Evaluating driver reaction time and other factors based on "black box" data available from many later-model vehicle systems
- Pursuing a line of questioning in depositions or at trial to expose and confirm cell phone use
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Our Naperville texting-while-driving accident lawyers have recovered millions for injured clients and families left behind after a wide range of events caused by others' negligence. You can receive a free case evaluation and benefit from representation on full contingency — which means you will pay no attorney fees unless we obtain a favorable settlement or verdict.
