Texting While Driving

Dedicated Representation of Injured Victims for More Than 30 Years

At the law firm of Kanoski & Associates, our Illinois texting while driving accident lawyers represent clients who have been severely injured in car accidents caused by the negligence of others. We see firsthand how auto accident injuries alter the lives of hardworking citizens and the impact that they have on families. That is why we will work to get the full and fair compensation that people need in order to recover and move forward with their lives.

If you or a loved one has been hurt by a driver who was distracted by cellphone use, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our Illinois personal injury attorneys online or call 866-438-2419 to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.

We Handle All Types of Distracted Driving Accidents

Our Springfield auto accident lawyers can handle all types of distracted driving accident claims, including accidents caused by:

• Composing, sending or reading text messages, instant messages or e-mail while driving
• Surfing the Internet while driving
• Talking on a cellphone while driving through a construction or school zone
• Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) or laptop while driving

Why Is Distracted Driving So Dangerous?

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, more than 1,000 accidents are caused by distracted drivers annually. Multitasking takes eyes off of the road and hands off the wheel, reducing the reaction time of drivers under 24 years of age by 35 percent. It only takes a second to cause a serious auto accident injury.

We want to help reduce crashes and save lives. Kanoski & Associates joined forces with the Illinois State Police and FOX-TV in a safe driving campaign to help teen drivers and parents learn about the dangers of talking or texting while driving. If you would like to see the video, click here. We urge parents to talk to their teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.

The Legislature Is Aware of the Dangers of Cellphone Use While Driving

The state legislature is aware of how dangerous it can be to use a cellphone or other electronic devices while driving. Recent laws have prohibited sending, reading or composing text messages while driving, as well as sending or receiving instant messages or e-mail. There are even movements afoot to ban the use of cellphones behind the wheel entirely. We support these laws and the effort to make our roadways safer. However, people will still act negligently when driving and when they do, we are ready to hold them accountable.

Call for a Consultation With a Central Illinois Auto Accident Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a distracted driver, we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact our Illinois texting while driving accident attorneys online or call 866-438-2419 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. We have offices in Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Pekin, Quincy, Rushville and Springfield to serve clients throughout central Illinois.