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Distracted drivers kill about 8 people every day on the roads in Louisiana, Texas, and across the nation (source: CDC). Tragically, distracted driving accidents, injuries, and deaths can happen in a matter of seconds, and many of them are 100% avoidable.
Whenever inattentive drivers cause crashes, victims don’t have to recover alone. Then can get help, answers, and exceptional representation from a 5-star distracted driving accident lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers.
Backed by 20 years’ experience and a reputation for excellence, we are devoted to helping negligence victims recover and get justice. No matter how challenging the case or opposition may be, our distracted driving accident attorneys have the skills, knowledge, resources, and tenacity to achieve successful resolutions and the maximum available recoveries when it matters most.
That’s why we’re known as some of the top distracted driving accident lawyers throughout Louisiana and Texas — and it’s why you can trust us when it’s time to fight for justice and win fair, full compensation.
Whenever you need answers about your legal options after a distracted driving car crash, simply contact Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers. We are here, ready to help 24/7.
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one of the biggest and most dangerous distractions for drivers are cellphones and, specifically, texting while driving. That’s because texting and cellphone use behind the wheel combines all three forms of distraction by:
Given the prevalence and risks of distracted driving, most states have passed laws restricting texting and cellphone use behind the wheel.
The following table provides an overview of the cellphone driving laws enacted in Louisiana and Texas (source: GHSA). In all cases, these laws are “primary laws,” meaning violations of these laws are grounds for traffic stops and citations.
| State | Bans on Hand-Held Cellphones | Cellphone Bans for School Bus Drivers | Cellphone Bans for Newly Licensed Drivers | Texting While Driving Ban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Driving in school zones 100% ban for motorists with learner’s or intermediate licenses | Yes | Yes, for drivers younger than 18 | All drivers |
| Texas | Driving in school crossing zones Driving on public school property | Yes, with minor passengers | Yes, for drivers younger than 18 | All drivers |
You may be able to sue the distracted driver who caused the accident — and possibly others — depending on when the accident happened and what evidence you have to prove fault. It’s also important to figure out if the statute of limitations (filing deadline) for the case has passed because there isn’t a lot of time to file these cases in Louisiana or Texas.
Don’t wait to get answers and advocacy after a distracted driving car accident. If you were hit because the other driver wasn’t paying attention, time to pursue justice is limited, and the road to recovery can be paved with all sorts of obstacles.
The distracted driving accident attorneys at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers know the challenges victims can face — and we are extraordinarily skilled at overcoming even the toughest roadblocks to help victims like you secure the compensation and justice they may deserve.
Strategic, tireless, and fearless, we know how to win inside and outside the courtroom, and we are proud to provide the advocacy and support we would expect if we were in your shoes. Discover the difference our team can make in your case and recovery by contacting us today.
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