Texting and distracted driving are a growing problem in Kentucky, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that in 2018, distracted driving was a factor in more than 4,000 crashes in the state. In addition, the Kentucky State Police have reported that more than half of all drivers aged 18-24 admitted to texting while driving.
Personal injury lawsuits related to texting and distracted driving are becoming increasingly common in Kentucky. In many cases, victims of these crashes have successfully sued the distracted driver, seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. According to the Kentucky Justice Association, the average texting and distracted driving lawsuit in the state resulted in a settlement of over $2 million in 2019. To reduce the risk of similar personal injury lawsuits in the future, the state of Kentucky has implemented laws that ban all cell phone use while driving, with penalties for those who violate the law.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN HIT BY A DRIVER WHO WAS TEXTING WHILE DRIVING, YOU HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF WINNING A LAWSUIT.
An injury lawsuit based on texting while driving is filed by the victim of the distracted driver, or in the case of a fatality, filed by the victim’s next of kin, to recover damages.
