Driver is first to be convicted of \u201chomicide by texting while driving.\u201d<\/p>\n
An 18-year-old man was texting while driving when his car drifted over the center line and crashed into another vehicle, causing serious injury to the driver of the second vehicle. He later died from his injuries.<\/p>\n
The driver was convicted of a new offense – homicide by texting while driving – the first individual in Massachusetts to be cited for this. He entered a not guilty plea but was subsequently convicted. He faces jail time of up to four years.<\/p>\n
The victim\u2019s family sought the advice of a personal injury attorney to find out what they could possibly do to stop this crime from happening to others. From the accident to the victim\u2019s hospital stay and treatment to the impending court case, the family faced mounting legal and medical bills. They decided to approach a litigation funding company and apply for a (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Driver is first to be convicted of \u201chomicide by texting while driving.\u201d An 18-year-old man was texting while driving when his car drifted over the center line and crashed into another vehicle, causing serious injury to the driver of the…<\/span><\/p>\n