Randy W. Ferguson
Cell Phone Injury Attorneys
We can help you in Madison, Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties and the surrounding areas.
Cell phone accidents are on the rise in Alabama. Over 25 percent of all auto accidents in Alabama are caused by cell phone usage. Although texting is banned for all drivers in 47 states and the District of Columbia, using a cell phone is not. Texting on a mobile device is a dangerous practice and it is also illegal, yet many drivers continue to do it. Talking on a cell phone puts you at a higher risk for a car, motorcycle or pedestrian accident. Whether you were a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, you could be entitled to financial compensation if distracted driving caused the accident. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you may have a claim to recover compensation. Contact our firm today to schedule a free, no obligation confidential consultation and case evaluation. You pay nothing until we successfully resolve your legal claims and secure compensation for your injuries. At Ferguson & Ferguson, we have served Huntsville and the surrounding Alabama counties for more than twenty-five years. Call 256-534-3435 now for help with your case.
Causes of Cell Phone Accidents
Distracted driving accidents can be caused by the following:
- Searching in the car or in a purse for a phone
- Reading on your phone
- Looking down at the cell phone and dialing
- Having one hand on the steering wheel and another on the mobile device
- Looking back and forth between the road and the phone
- Distraction may include a phone conversation
- Driver may become more aware of the conversation than traffic
- Surfing the internet
- Emailing friends and co-workers
- Video chatting
- Taking pictures, selfies and videos
- Reading magazines and books on phone
- Watching streaming videos and movies
- Motorcycle riders, bicycle riders and pedestrians looking at phones
Injuries From Cell Phone Accidents in Alabama
Injuries caused by talking on a cell phone may include:
- Sprains, strains, broken and fractured bones
- Head impact such as a concussion and brain injuries
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back or spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Amputations
- Internal bleeding and external bleeding
- Bruising, scrapes, scratches, lacerations
- Burns ranging from mild to serious third degree burns
- Death
Is obtaining consent necessary to obtain cell phone records in an accident involving cell phones in Alabama?
In Alabama, obtaining consent is not a requisite for acquiring cell phone records in the event of an accident involving cell phones. While it is possible for an individual to directly obtain these records from the phone company with the consent of the phone’s owner, consent is not mandatory. If the owner does not give their permission, the records can still be accessed through a subpoena.
