Call Now: (312) 726-1021En Español
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Car Accident
  • NJ Judge Dismisses Claim Against Woman Who Texted A Driver Before He Crashed

NJ Judge Dismisses Claim Against Woman Who Texted A Driver Before He Crashed

Posted in Car Accident on Tuesday, September 09, 2014

On Sept. 21, 2009, Kyle Best was driving his pickup truck when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center of the roadway, and struck David and Linda Kubert on their motorcycle. The Kuberts sustained significant injuries as a result of the accident.

The Kuberts sued Mr. Best and a woman named Shannon Collona to recover compensation for the Kuberts injuries. They alleged that because Best was answering a text from Ms. Colonna, when he lost control of his vehicle, Ms. Colonna was partially at fault for causing the accident. The Kuberts argued that Ms. Colonna knew or should have known that Best was driving, when she sent her text to Mr. Best.

However, Morris County Superior Court Judge David Rand declined to extend a duty of care to texters, to avoid texting to drivers. Judge Rand noted that Mr. Best initiated the text dialogue with Ms. Colonna that led up to the crash. Moroever, Judge Rand compared GPS devices, large billboards and push notifications from news websites, as similar distractions that drivers have the responsibility to avoid.

For more information concerning this case, see: http://www.law.com/jsp/nj/PubArticleNJ.jsp?id=1202556201773&slreturn=1

award-aba
award-du
award-global
award-isba
award-itla
Learn YOUR RIGHTS, call now!
NO FEE until we collect
We offer FREE PARKING

We are conveniently located in downtown Chicago, just blocks from the courthouse.

FREE parking is available and public transportation is a short distance away.

    Get a Free Consultation

    CARY J. WINTROUB & ASSOCIATES

    10 S LaSalle St #2424
    Chicago, IL 60603
    Phone: (312) 726-1021
    Fax: (312) 726-4009
    MAP & DIRECTIONS