Texting and Driving Qualifies as Reckless Driving in South Carolina

Texting and driving is reckless drivingIn South Carolina, punitive damages may be awarded if the at-fault driver was reckless or in violation of a statute. Texting and driving may not be prohibited by statute, but it certainly qualifies as reckless. I have represented a number of people - including soldiers, mothers, and children - who were injured in rear-end collisions because someone else chose to text and drive. We sought punitive damages in all those cases, and will continue to do so anytime someone decides to drive while texting.

Common sense, as well as the law of negligence, requires a driver to watch the road and see what is there to be seen. When someone chooses to look down at their phone rather than watching the road in front of them, they are making a conscious choice to endanger whoever is in their path. These choices are nothing if not reckless.

Get Legal Help After a Car Accident in South Carolina

If you want help seeking punitive damages because you were hurt by a driver who chose to text and drive in South Carolina, you should contact the Law Office of Kenneth Berger for a free consultation. A car accident lawyer can help injured people after an accident by handling the crash investigation, negotiating your insurance claims, and representing you in any lawsuits that you need to claim a full and fair recovery.

The attorneys at the Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger have years of experience handling cases like yours, and would be honored to help you and your family with the legal recovery process while you focus on healing. Our offices are conveniently located in Columbia and Myrtle Beach, and we proudly serve the Sumter and Florence areas, as well as the entire state of South Carolina. Call us today at 803-790-2800 (Columbia, SC) / 843-427-2800 (Myrtle Beach, SC), or start a live chat 24/7 with a real, live person to arrange a free and confidential consultation. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you seek justice. 

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Columbia and Myrtle Beach car accident and personal injury lawyer dedicated to securing justice for clients.