Video: Texting while Driving Car Accidents in Massachusetts: What to do if you were Injured.
November 21, 2024
Transcript
Introduction – The Dangers of Using Your Phone While Driving
Good afternoon. Tracy Paulsen, founder of Rightful Legal, a Massachusetts-based personal injury firm. Today I wanted to talk about texting or emailing while driving—and generally, using your phone.
Distracted Driving – A Serious and Growing Risk
Many people will use their phones to look for directions, view pictures, or send texts and emails. This is extremely dangerous and has resulted in serious injuries and even fatalities over the past decade. Using your phone while driving has become as dangerous as drunk driving.
Massachusetts Hands-Free Law – What You Need to Know
Massachusetts has recognized the danger. It became the 29th state to implement a hands-free law, meaning that it is against the law to use your phone while you’re driving. It also means it is against the law to use your phone even if you’re sitting at a stoplight.
Penalties for Violating the Hands-Free Law
There are basic penalties for using your phone while driving:
- The first fine is $100.
- The second is $250.
- A third violation could be up to $500.
Legal Consequences – Fault in Accidents
More importantly, if you were texting while driving and caused an accident, you could be found at fault. On the flip side, if you’ve been involved in an accident where the other person was using their phone, they will most likely be considered at fault and held responsible for your injuries.
How Rightful Legal Can Help
At Rightful Legal, I’ve helped many clients with this type of accident recover the compensation they deserve, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you’ve been involved in such an accident, please give us a call or text us today. You can contact me directly at 617-821-5856.
Thank you.
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