Queens Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers
A sudden texting and driving accident can turn your entire life upside down in a second. Victims of distracted driving throughout Briarwood, Forest Hills, Jamaica, Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill deserve strong legal advocacy to secure the financial recovery they need. At Bardizbanian & Associates, P.C., we leverage deep trial preparation, hands-on evidence gathering and aggressive negotiation to fight for maximum compensation for distracted driving victims. If a negligent motorist harmed you or a loved one on local roadways, our skilled car accident lawyers in Queens will guide you through every step of your legal claim.
What Are Common Examples Of Distracted Driving In Queens, New York?
Distracted driving occurs whenever a motorist diverts their attention away from the primary task of operating their vehicle safely. There are different types of distracted driving, for example:
Visual Distractions
- Looking at a billboard on Queens Boulevard
- Checking a GPS or other navigation systems
Manual Distractions
- Eating and drinking behind the wheel
- Fiddling with the radio
- Putting on makeup or styling hair
Cognitive Distractions
- Talking on the phone
- Interacting with other people or pets in the car
Texting and driving is particularly dangerous because it involves all three types of distractions simultaneously: taking your eyes off the road (visual), taking your hands off the steering wheel (manual) and taking your mind off driving (cognitive).
What Is New York’s Law Regarding Cell Phone Usage While Driving?
Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 1225-c and 1225-d, drivers in Queens face severe penalties if they engage in prohibited electronic device use while driving. According to these statutes, drivers cannot perform any of the following actions behind the wheel:
- Holding a cell phone to their ear to engage in a phone call (VTL 1225-c).
- Composing, sending, reading, viewing, accessing, browsing, transmitting, saving or retrieving electronic data, including text messages, emails and web pages (VTL 1225-d).
- Holding a portable electronic device to view, take or transmit images.
- Playing electronic games on a handheld device while operating a vehicle.
Queens streets are very busy and require drivers to pay attention to the road at all times.
How Can You Prove Distracted Driving Caused Your Queens Car Crash?
You can prove distracted driving caused your crash by securing direct and circumstantial evidence that establishes the other driver’s lack of attention before the collision.
Our legal team immediately launches a thorough investigation to gather key evidence proving driver negligence, including:
- Cell phone records: Subpoenaed mobile carrier records show exact timestamps for calls, text messages and data usage right at the moment of impact.
- Eyewitness testimony: Statements from other motorists, passengers or pedestrians who observed the driver looking down, texting or failing to react to traffic.
- Police reports: Official crash reports containing responding officers’ observations, tickets issued for Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) violations or driver admissions of distraction.
- Video footage: Traffic camera feeds, nearby business surveillance video and dashcam recordings capturing the driver’s actions leading up to the cell phone car crash.
We act quickly to preserve critical evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Our Queens car accident attorneys have handled a wide range of car accident cases throughout their careers and know what is needed to build a strong case.
Why Choose Our Queens Distracted Driving Attorneys?
Our dedicated legal team combines extensive courtroom experience, deep local knowledge and proven industry recognition to secure results for crash victims.
- Recognized peer distinction: Attorney Simon Bardizbanian has been selected to the New York Super Lawyers list, while attorney Nazareth Markarian has been selected to the New York Rising Stars list. These distinctions reflect peer respect, professional achievement and outstanding legal ability, qualities that directly benefit your case during tough settlement negotiations or trials.
- Relentless trial readiness: We prepare every distracted driving collision claim from day one as if it is going to trial. Insurance companies know which law firms settle early for low amounts and which ones take cases to court, giving us significant leverage when fighting for your full settlement.
- Deep Queens roots: We live and work in the same community, meaning we know the dangerous roads in Queens, from the hazardous intersections on Queens Boulevard to heavy congestion along the Van Wyck Expressway. We understand local traffic patterns and use that neighborhood context to build stronger cases.
Do not let an insurance company minimize the impact of your injuries after a cell phone car crash. Our experienced trial attorneys are ready to fight for the justice, medical coverage and full financial recovery your family deserves.
Schedule A Free Consultation With A Queens Distracted Driving Lawyer
Call our office today at 866-938-3921, or complete our online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with a dedicated Queens distracted driving accident lawyer. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.