Auto accidents are a regular occurrence in Pennsylvania. A vast majority of these accidents occur because a driver was not entirely focused on the road at the time of the collision. When someone is injured in a car accident that could have been prevented if the other party had been paying attention, the injured party may have a valid personal injury claim.
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer for Distracted Driver Accidents
If an auto accident involving a distracted driver has left you with physical or emotional pain, property damage, or any other damages, you may have a valid personal injury claim against the negligent driver.
Alva & Moscow, LLC serves clients in and around New Jersey, Philadelphia, Chest County, Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. If you desire quality legal representation from a dedicated personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia, call us today at (215) 665-1695.
Information on Distracted Driver Accidents in Philadelphia
Any driver who is not completely focused on driving could be considered a distracted driver. Among the most common distractions include:
Talking on a phone
Texting
Noisy children
Adjusting the radio
Reading a map or directions while driving
If you have been involved an accident that was caused by a driver who was distracted, a Philadelphia personal injury attorney may be able to successfully prove that the defendant was distracted while driving, and his or her actions were the cause of the accident.
If you are injured in an accident involving a distracted driver, you may be entitled to the following forms of compensation:
Economic Damages: car repairs, medical bills, lost wages, lost or decreased earning capacity, cost of physical therapy, and other financial losses.
Noneconomic Damages: pain and suffering, loss of companionship, decreased quality of life, mental anguish, emotional pain, disability, and other non-measurable losses.
Exemplary Damages: commonly referred to as punitive damages, this type of compensation is awarded to the plaintiff in cases where the negligent party is found to have acted with gross negligence.
Upon filing a civil suit, it is important to have an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney on your side that can ensure that you receive an adequate amount of compensation that will ensure your long-term financial security.
Serving those who have Been Injured by a Distracted Driver in Chester County
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Alva & Moscow, LLC have the knowledge and resources necessary to ensure that your case is adequately prepared, which will give you the best chance of receiving the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured by a distracted driver, call us at (215) 665-1695. We represent clients in and around Philadelphia, including Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Chester County, and throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Distracted Driving Accident FAQs
Is texting while driving illegal in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania bans text-based communication while driving under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3316, and a hands-free requirement for phone calls took effect in 2025 under Paul Miller's Law. A violation is evidence of negligence in a civil injury case, and it opens the door to arguments for punitive damages when the distraction was egregious.
How do you prove the other driver was on their phone?
Through subpoenaed phone carrier records showing calls and data at the moment of impact, app usage forensics, witness observations, dash and surveillance video, and vehicle infotainment data. This proof rarely appears in the police report - it is developed in litigation, which is a key reason distracted driving cases benefit from early attorney involvement.
Can I get punitive damages against a distracted driver?
Potentially. Pennsylvania allows punitive damages for outrageous conduct showing reckless indifference, and courts have permitted punitive claims to proceed against drivers texting or watching video at speed. A punitive claim also changes settlement dynamics because insurers cannot pass punitive exposure to the policy in the same way.
What if the distracted driver was working at the time?
Their employer is likely liable too, under respondeat superior, and a commercial policy with far higher limits typically applies. Delivery drivers, rideshare drivers, and employees on work calls create employer liability paths that need to be identified early, before the vehicles are repaired and the electronic evidence cycles away.
The driver got a ticket for texting - does that win my case?
It helps substantially but does not end it. The citation is evidence of negligence, and a guilty plea to it is admissible, yet the insurer will still contest causation and damages. Treat the ticket as one building block in a case that still needs medical proof and a documented damages record.
Finding The Best
Attorney in PhiladelphiaFor Your Case
If you are facing any kind of injustice, be it a wrongful criminal accusation or being injured by the
negligence of another, a fearless Philadelphia attorney from Alva & Moscow, LLC can fight zealously for
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We represent clients throughout the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware
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