San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers

We posted recently about a week-long crackdown that was being undertaken by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol that focused on distracted drivers.  Specifically, law enforcement officials were looking for motorists who were talking on their cell phones without using a hands-free device as required by law, as this activity has long been associated with San Diego car accidents.  The crackdown has now been completed, and the police have announced the results of their efforts.

The authorities have announced that during that week-long crackdown, 467 area motorists were cited for using a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving.  More than 500 others were observed breaking this law, but they were not cited because police had more pressing concerns at those times.  The fine for a first-time offense is $159 and repeat offenders face a $279 fine.  The law enforcement community was hoping that this effort would increase awareness and reduce the number of San Diego car accidents.

California Car Accident Statistics

We would like to join the law enforcement community in our hope that this effort will bring awareness to this ongoing problem and ultimately reduce the number of San Diego car accidents that occur because a driver is distracted.  One look at the overall statistics regarding California car accidents should alert anyone to the potential scope of the problem.  Every year, more than 175,000 people are injured and nearly 3,000 people are killed in these crashes.

San Diego Serious Injury Lawyers

Whether someone is cited by police or not at the time, if a distracted driver causes a San Diego car accident that results in a serious injury being suffered by someone else, that injured person can bring a California personal injury lawsuit in response to such a development.  If a claim is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiff for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a distracted driver, you need to seek the help of San Diego serious injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of result accountable for many years.  Contact Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule a free initial consultation.