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We know that when drivers text, they are distracted. Distraction is\u00a0a major catalyst for auto accidents. Motorists who cause crashes\u00a0will be held liable to compensate for any resulting injuries. They may, depending on state law, even face criminal sanctions.\"phone1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

But a new legal trend is emerging, one that involves the responsibility of those communicating on the other end. In a number of instances in different states, third parties that knowingly engage in text communication with drivers – or encourage drivers to engage in distracting activities – are being named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits. Success on this front has been varied, but it’s something our Miami car accident attorneys believe is worth exploring when there is evidence the crash was caused by distraction.<\/p>\n

A recent article on Vocativ<\/a> explored this burgeoning legal realm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s look at the recent case of Gallatin v. Gargiulo<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>and the decision handed down by a Pennsylvania county common pleas (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know that when drivers text, they are distracted. Distraction is\u00a0a major catalyst for auto accidents. Motorists who cause crashes\u00a0will be held liable to compensate for any resulting injuries. They may, depending on state law, even face criminal sanctions. But…<\/span><\/p>\n

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