Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers Lancaster PA

Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers in Lancaster, PA

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No one should ever drive while distracted. There’s no text, phone call, sandwich, or other distraction that can’t wait until the driver gets to their destination or can stop safely. At KBG Injury Law, our car accident lawyers have the experience and resources to show that the driver who struck you was distracted and why they were distracted. Our Lancaster distracted driving lawyers hold drivers accountable for the pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, and property damage they cause. Call us now to assert your right to compensation.

In one illustrative case, we obtained a $650,000 settlement in a Lancaster County case for a man who needed a hip replacement after a distracted driver crossed over double yellow lines and hit him head-on.

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What is distracted driving?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that driver distraction includes conduct that takes a driver’s hands off the steering wheel, mind off how to respond to emergencies, and eyes off the road and traffic conditions all around them.

Some of the many examples of driver distraction that can cause a Lancaster car accident include the following:

  • Texting while driving
  • Talking on or looking at a smartphone or any other type of mobile device
  • Drinking or eating
  • Smoking
  • Adjusting the radio or any entertainment devices
  • Looking at a navigation device for directions
  • Caring for a child or a pet
  • Drunk driving
  • Looking at passengers instead of the road
  • Applying makeup, combing one’s hair, or other types of personal grooming
  • Reading or writing
  • Looking at the scenery instead of the road

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What are the dangers of driver distraction?

The CDC states that in 2019, nearly 424,000 accidents on U.S. roads were due to distracted driving. Distracted driving kills nine people in America every day. Nearly 20% of the people who die in driver distraction accidents are not in the car; they’re pedestrians, bicycle riders, and people otherwise outside a vehicle.

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What laws govern driver distraction in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, a law that is effective June 5, 2025 (called Paul Miller’s Law) provides that the police can stop and cite a driver for distracted driving as a primary offense. A primary offense means that the police do not need to observe another violation, such as speeding, to charge a driver with driver distraction.

Drivers can be cited for driving while distracted if they:

  • Use an interactive mobile device. This device includes:
    • A handheld wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, smart phone, portable or mobile computer, or similar device which can be used for voice communication, texting, emailing, browsing the Internet, instant messaging, playing games, taking or transmitting images, recording or broadcasting videos, creating or sharing social media or otherwise sending or receiving electronic data.
    • Using an interactive mobile device includes using one or both hands to hold the device. Using the device includes dialing, answering the device, or reaching for the device.
  • Drive or temporarily stop. Drivers can be charged with driver distraction while driving or even if they are temporarily stationary while waiting for a “traffic control device (e.g., a traffic light or stop sign) or for other momentary reasons.”

The penalties include a written warning and a summary offense fine. “If a driver is convicted of homicide by vehicle and driving while distracted, they may be sentenced up to an additional five years in prison.”

Some exceptions may apply.

How do you show an accident is due to driver distraction in Lancaster, PA?

There is no need for the police to file a citation to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Our Lancaster distracted driving lawyers file personal injury claims regardless of whether the police file any citations.

At KBG Injury Law, we use the following methods to show that the driver who struck you was distracted:

  • The initial investigation. We hire investigators who examine the accident site, examine the damage to the vehicles, and speak with any eyewitness or anyone who may have video of the accident. We also review the police reports and speak with the police about the accident if necessary.
  • Formal questions. Our Lancaster car accident lawyers submit written questions to each defendant. We orally question (before a stenographer who records the questions) every defendant and every person with knowledge of the accident, including any passengers.
  • The physical evidence. We demand to listen to/view any phone conversations the distracted driver was having prior to the collision. We also examine any other physical evidence such as food wrappers, GPS systems, reading material, and other evidence that may indicate driver distraction.

We use other strategies depending on whether any other drivers were involved, whether the driver was intoxicated, and many other factors.

Who do you hold accountable for driver distraction accidents in Lancaster, PA?

At KBG Injury Law, we have 40 years of experience holding the people and businesses that cause car accidents accountable. We file claims against one or more of the following:

  • The distracted driver
  • The distracted driver’s employer, such as a delivery company
  • The owner of the vehicle, if different than the driver
  • An Uber or Lyft driver if they caused the accident while looking at a GPS or while distracted for any other reason
  • Other defendants, such as other drivers

How much is my driver distraction accident case worth?

You can file your car accident claim within two years from the date of the accident, but you should not wait that long. We need to review phone records and any other evidence of distraction before they’re erased or removed. Our lawyers need to ensure you are seeing the doctors you need to see. We also want you to be able to focus on your health, knowing you will have lawyers focusing on your financial recovery.

At KBG Injury Law, we demand that the responsible parties pay the following damages:

  • All your medical bills of every nature
  • Your lost wages, benefits, salary, business income, and long-term disability compensation
  • Compensation for every day you have physical pain or emotional suffering, including discomfort, agony, anxiety, and depression
  • Property damage, including car repair costs and the cost to replace a car if the car is totaled
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of bodily function
  • Loss of life’s pleasures
  • Loss of consortium (inability to enjoy marital relations)

At KBG Injury Law, our lawyers also file wrongful death actions on behalf of families when driver distraction is deadly. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of love, guidance, comfort, and other personal support.

Do you have a Lancaster, PA, distracted driving lawyer near me?

Yes. Our Lancaster office is conveniently located at 1776 Harrisburg Pike. We talk with clients on the phone and through online video consultations. We do meet clients away from the office when necessary.

We’re here to answer your questions, explain your rights, and prepare you for each stage of the claims process.

Get help from our experienced Lancaster driver distraction lawyers now

Driver distraction is never excusable. At KBG Injury Law, we have almost 40 years of experience representing drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and families when car accidents happen in Central Pennsylvania. Our lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers, which means we are able to settle many cases, often for the insurance policy limits, because insurance companies know we have a strong record of success in the courtroom.

Please phone us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We also meet clients at our offices in York, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg.

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