Every day, at least eight people are killed and over a thousand injured due to distracted driving which, in the digital age, typically means that a driver was sending or receiving a text message. Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C., one of the most respected personal injury attorneys in the Bronx, would like to remind everyone that there's no safe way to text and drive.

Among the risks involved with texting and driving, you may be:

• Responsible For Someone Else's Injuries: The accidents caused by distracted driving can be extreme, resulting in major injuries that can quickly exceed the limits on your liability coverage. In this case, the victims may be able to hire a personal injury attorney and file a suit against you, putting everything you own at risk.
• Issued A Citation: Many states, including New York, make it a crime to use a handheld electronic device while driving. Even if you don't cause an accident, you could find yourself facing steep fines and points off your license, which can eventually result in a suspension of your driving privileges.
• Charged More For Insurance: Insurance companies base your premiums on risk, so even one citation for distracted driving can be enough to justify a significant rate increase. If you've caused an accident and someone was injured, the higher premiums could cost you thousands of dollars per year.

Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C., understands how difficult suffering the consequences of someone else's negligence can be, especially when your injuries could have been avoided so easily. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a driver who was distracted behind the wheel, the attorney will help you achieve justice and collect compensation for your damages.

Visit the Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C., website to learn more about their steadfast commitment to their clients, or call (718) 822-0500 to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney today.