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• INVOLVING DRUNK DRIVERS OR DRIVERS IMPAIRED BY DRUGS
• INVOLVING CELL PHONE USE OR TEXTING
• INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES
• INVOLVING BICYCLES
• INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

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NERVE INJURIES

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

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CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

GENERAL NEGLIGENCE

• PREMISES LIABILITY

• DOG ATTACKS

• SLIP AND FALL INJURIES

INSURANCE BAD FAITH

Denver Cell Phone Car Accident Lawyers

Colorado Cell Phone Accidents

Cell phones are a major driver distraction. A 2010 study published by the National Safety Council found that 1.4 million crashes annually are caused by cell phone conversations, and 200,000 crashes each year are caused by text messaging and driving. In recent years, there has been much media focus on the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone or "texting" while driving. A 2006 study by University of Utah psychologists found that drivers talking on cell phones, either handheld or hands-free, have a similar level of impairment as drivers with a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol level. When accidents are caused by drivers "texting" or talking on a cell phone, the driver may be liable for the injuries or wrongful deaths of others involved in the accident.

If you have been involved in an accident caused by a driver talking on a cell phone, or "texting" while driving, or if you suspect cell phone use played a role in the crash, contact the attorneys at the Klibaner Law Firm for a free consultation. We will fully investigate the cause of the crash (including obtaining cell phone records) and help you recover the maximum compensation you are entitled to for your injuries, or the wrongful death of a family member in a fatal accident.

Talking on a Cell Phone and Driving

Under Colorado Law, drivers under 18 years of age may not use wireless telephones for any purpose. Exceptions are provided for persons using a phone during an emergency or to contact a public safety entity. For drivers 18 years of age and older, wireless telephones may not be used for text messaging or other similar forms of manual data entry or transmission.

Texting and Driving

Studies have shown that texting while driving significantly reduces a driver's ability to react in an emergency situation, and increases lane departures and loss of control. Colorado Law which went into effect December 1, 2009, makes it an infraction to write, send, or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communications device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehicle. Although texting while driving is illegal in Colorado, thousands of motorists ignore the law and continue to text and drive.

Employer Liability for Cell Phone Accidents

Employers face potential liability for accidents caused by their employees while talking on cell phones, especially if the employer encourages or requires employees to be available to their clients at all times. In December 2001, a Miami jury awarded nearly $21 million to a passenger in a car that was struck by a salesperson who was talking on a cell phone while driving. The employer was found liable for the victim's injuries because the salesperson had been driving for the employer at the time of the crash.

Obtaining Maximum Compensation For Your Case

The attorney you choose to represent your personal injury claim can make a huge difference in the ultimate outcome of your case. At the Klibaner Law Firm, our Colorado personal injury lawyers have more than 30 years of collective experience representing victims of car accidents caused by distracted drivers. Contact us today for a free consultation and review of your potential personal injury or wrongful death claim. We will not charge for our time and work unless we obtain money for you.

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