Cell Phone Accidents

The number of accidents involving distracted driver nationwide continues to increase. Many of these accidents involve drivers using cell phones or texting while driving. Minnesota cell phone accidents are also on the rise as more drivers use a phone, send text messages or check e-mail while driving. Recent studies have reported that talking on a cell phone or checking e-mail and text messages while driving increase the risk of causing a car accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a careless driver using a cell phone please contact one of our Minnesota cell phone accident attorneys. We have experience in conducting an investigation including obtaining cell phone records to prove that a driver was using a cell phone or handheld device while driving that resulted in a car accident.

Cell Phone Accident Facts and Studies

• A 2003 Harvard study estimated that distracted drivers using a cell phone caused 2,600 traffic deaths every year and 330,000 accidents that resulted in moderate or severe injuries
• Drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to be involved in a car accident
• According to simulator studies there is no difference between using a hand held cell phone and hands-free phone for driver distraction
• The annual cost of car accidents caused by driver cell phone use if estimated at $43 billion
• There are more than 270 million wireless subscribers in the United States and according to a 2008 national survey, eight out of ten cell phone users report they talk on their phone while driving and one out of five report texting while driving

If you have suffered injuries caused by a driver using a cell phone or a family member has died please contact us as soon as possible. It is important to start an investigation immediately after the collision to preserve evidence including witness statements, cell phone records and accident scene information. A Minnesota cell phone accident lawyer at Fields Law Firm is ready to help. There is never any cost for us to review your case and conduct an investigation.