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No driver should operate their vehicle while distracted. Unfortunately, thousands of people get behind the wheel of a car every day, paying more attention to their smartphone than the road.
Texting and driving is rampant among drivers of all ages, and the accidents that can result from this negligent behavior are very often life-altering. If you were hit by a driving who was texting or distracted at the time of the accident, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit for compensation. Our auto accident attorneys at Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice are here to help. We work hard to protect the rights of accident victims like you.
Texting and driving is a major problem that is growing in enormity.
This is a problem that affects not just young drivers. Even older, experienced motorists are guilty of using their cell phone while behind the wheel.
Regardless of age or experience, texting while driving is illegal for all drivers in Wisconsin. This behavior is deemed negligent and irresponsible and is prohibited by law in our state.
Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous types of distractions because it utilizes cognitive, manual and visual skills all at once. This means that while a motorist is checking a message, they are engaging in the following behaviors:
Put together, each of these types of distractions takes a motorist completely out of the driving situation. This can lead to any number of different types of accidents which can range from fender-benders to devastating fatalities or massive pileups.
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The Milwaukee auto accident lawyers of Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice know too well the devastation that can come from a car crash. When texting is involved, the outcome is often even more serious because attention is diverted and these drivers do not have time to maneuver away from crashes.
If you were hit by a texting driver or if someone you love was killed by a distracted motorist, you may have legal rights.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and New Mexico.