Cellphone Car Accident

The Use of Cell Phones in Modern Vehicles

Bicycle accidents often have two collision points for the cyclists: The car and the ground.

Previously, cell phones might have been used only to answer calls or send text messages, for which many companies sold Bluetooth pieces to help drivers avoid handheld cell phone use. However, in the modern day, these electronic devices are so much more versatile. People rely on their smartphones for a wide range of activities, which include driving and non-driving activity like the following:

• Connecting with others on social media
• Accessing a navigation system to get to their destination
• Playing music
• Setting alarms
• Looking for information

More often than not, these devices command the full attention of the owner, preventing them from engaging in distraction-free driving. This can lead to car wrecks that put their safety in danger and potentially harm or fatally wound other drivers and pedestrians in the process.

Is Going Hands-Free Really Safer?

Cell phone regulations operate under the assumption that the use of hands-free devices is generally safe. On the surface, this is certainly true. Speaking out loud does not require taking your eyes off the road. Many young drivers and older drivers alike (statistics reveal that phone use is fairly high and consistent across all age groups) might see these behaviors as fine because conducting phone calls on their smartphones allows them to focus on the road, but studies have found that brain activity associated with driving diminishes even when a hands-free device is being used. This has prompted many cell phone carriers to recommend not using a phone at all while operating a vehicle lest they put themselves at risk of a fatal car accident.

No matter if your accident is caused by a driver who is texting or using a hands-free device, you deserve compensation beyond the offerings of insurance companies. Medical bills, damage to your motor vehicle, and emotional distress caused by your car accident all deserve fair compensation to help you move forward. Please contact the experienced Chicago cell phone car accident attorneys at our firm to discuss your accident and learn what your claim is really worth.