New York Truck Accident Caused by Texting and Talking on Cell Phone

New York Fox News reported last week that a New York State tow truck driver was texting on his one cell phone and talking on another cell phone all while he was driving his tow truck that had two cars on the lift.  

The driver of the vehicle, Nicholas Sparks, rear-ended a car in front of him which had a woman and an 8 year old child in the car.  

After hitting the car the tow truck driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed through a house and a backyard fence and ended up landing in a swimming pool. 

Multiple charges which are being placed against the truck driver include reckless driving, talking while on a cell phone and tailgating.

The driver of the car that was rear ended by the tow truck was taken to the hospital to treat a head injury and the 8 year old child was treated for wrist injuries. 

A recent study by Virginia Tech Transportation Unit showed that texting while driving causes you to be 23 times more likely to get into a car accident. 

Many people involved in car accidents suffer from dangerous injuries such as a head injury.  If you sustained injuries due to a car accident you may be able to be compensated.  The first step you need to take is to call Frank J. Dito Jr., a Staten Island Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, to discuss your case.  To contact Frank J. Dito Jr. call 718.979.4300 or you can contact him on the web.