Although driving feels routine and commonplace, the act of controlling 5,000 pounds of steel demands enormous responsibility. Yet, drivers often perform a variety of tasks instead of concentrating on driving. This distracted driving trend has grown steadily worse with the introduction of cell phones, smartphones, handheld Internet devices and GPS systems.
Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC was established in 1950 by two Harvard Law School graduates in an era before drivers considered their time on the road as an opportunity to multitask. Our firm was founded on the mission of helping personal injury victims recover the maximum compensation available as efficiently as possible. We expect drivers to act responsibly and hold them accountable when they do not. If you were injured because of a driver’s inattention, our car accident lawyers are here to help.
According to data collected jointly by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), an estimated 387,000 people were injured and 3,331 people were killed in accidents involving distracted driving in 2011. Distracted driving cases are preventable if motorists do not engage in dangerous actions that take their mind or eyes off the road, such as:
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In response to the hazards associated with talking on the phone and texting while driving, New Jersey has passed several laws addressing the issue. Drivers in New Jersey are banned from:
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To recover damages from a distracted driver who hit you, call Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC at 862-263-0770 or contact us online to schedule your one-hour free initial consultation. We’ve been protecting the rights of victims for more than 65 years. With offices throughout northern & central NJ, we make ourselves accessible to you.