Texting while driving can lead to catastrophic accidents on the road, causing serious personal injuries and wrongful death. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you need a skilled personal injury lawyer to help you recover compensation for your injuries. It can be difficult to prove that the driver who caused your accident was texting. However, attorney Michael Zychowicz has more than 30 years of experience handling all types of car accident cases in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. He has the skill and resources to effectively investigate and pursue the compensation you deserve after your car accident with a distracted driver.
Is it illegal to use a cell phone while driving in Ohio or Michigan?
In select cities in Ohio, including Toledo, and throughout Michigan, text messaging while operating a motor vehicle is illegal. As a criminal charge, it can result in fines. However, if the driver’s distracted driving results in a car accident, the cost to the victims can be significant. At our car accident attorney firm, we thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident. We will work quickly to collect on-scene evidence, witness statements, cell phone records and other crucial evidence for your case. Working with medical experts and accident re-constructionists, we will aggressively pursue the medical expenses, lost wages and damages for pain and suffering you need and deserve.
If you believe texting while driving was the cause of your accident, contact a Toledo, Ohio car accident attorney at Zychowicz Law LLC, for a free case evaluation.