Distracted driving causes thousands of Massachusetts crashes every year. Since February 2020, the state's hands-free law has prohibited drivers from holding or supporting any electronic device, with narrow exceptions for a single tap or swipe to activate hands-free mode.
A driver who violates the hands-free law and causes a crash may be found negligent, and the violation can be powerful evidence of fault in an injury claim. Phone records, in some cases, can show that a driver was texting or browsing at the moment of impact.
Distraction isn't limited to phones. Eating, adjusting navigation, attending to passengers, and daydreaming all divert attention. Massachusetts law requires drivers to maintain reasonable control and attention, and failure to do so supports a negligence claim.
If you were hurt by a distracted driver, preserving evidence quickly is essential. An attorney can move to obtain phone records, surveillance footage, and other proof before it is lost or overwritten.
If you've been injured in Massachusetts, Injury Claim Team can connect you with an experienced personal injury attorney at no cost. Call 973-566-5599 any time for a free, confidential case review — there's no fee unless you win.
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