Distracted Driving Accidents

In 2021, the last year comprehensive statistics are available, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported there were 12,703 distracted driving accidents on state roadways – representing 10.7% of all crashes in Pennsylvania.  Records show there were 58 fatalities involving Distracted Driving. 

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we know many of these accidents could have easily been prevented.  

Phones are the most common cause of Distracted Driving accidents.  Studies show texting while driving is six times more deadly than driving while drunk.  Approximately 25% of car accidents are the result of cell phone usage. Nationwide, 11 teens die from texting and driving every day. 

We Can Help

Lawyers at our Firm understand Distracted Driving cases and have successfully fought and won for our clients who were injured or killed by distracted drivers.  We can help you through this often highly stressful process by taking care of the details so you and your family can concentrate on recovery.  

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 Law Firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.   Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

What is Distracted Driving?

Distracted driving in Pennsylvania refers to any activity that diverts a driver's attention away from safe driving. 

While texting or using a cell phone are the most common examples of activity that can cause a driver to lose focus, using a GPS system, talking with passengers, adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, and even personal grooming such as combing hair and checking your appearance in a mirror all can and do cause Distracted Driving crashes.  

Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving

Those who cause a Distracted Driving accident can be held liable in a civil lawsuit and, under certain circumstances, even face criminal charges, including possible jail time. 

These civil cases are often quite complicated.  Fortunately, Lenahan & Dempsey can guide you through the process and work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages. While money will never ease the pain when someone is killed or injured in a Distracted Driving crash, it can help pay the many bills stemming from the crash as well as replace lost income and compensate you for the other losses and damages you suffered, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, or losses stemming from the death of your loved one.

Were you injured in a Distracted Driving Crash?   

We have a team of lawyers, paralegals, and expert witnesses available to us at Lenahan & Dempsey who stand ready, able and highly capable of helping you – today.  

Call us at 1.888.536.2426 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.  

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.