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A driver looking at a phone for even a few seconds can miss a stopped car, a red light, or a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and the consequences can be severe. Distracted driving accidents cover crashes caused by texting, phone use, eating, adjusting a GPS or infotainment system, or any other activity that takes a driver’s attention away from the road.
Indiana’s hands-free law, in effect since 2020, prohibits drivers from holding or physically using a phone or similar device while driving, allowing use only with hands-free or voice-activated technology, and drivers under 21 face even stricter restrictions that generally prohibit phone use altogether except in an emergency. Because Indiana treats a distracted driving violation as a primary offense, police can stop a driver for it without needing another reason, and a citation or violation of this law can support a claim that the driver was negligent. Phone records, including call and text logs, can be powerful evidence in a distracted driving case, showing exactly what a driver was doing in the moments before a crash. Vehicle infotainment systems and navigation apps can also generate their own records showing when a driver was interacting with a screen rather than watching the road.
At RileyCate, we investigate distracted driving accidents by pursuing phone records, witness accounts, and any available video evidence to establish what the other driver was doing at the time of the crash. We handle claims involving texting, phone calls, and other forms of distraction, working to build a case that holds the distracted driver accountable.
Distracted driving cases often depend on obtaining phone records and other evidence that the at-fault driver’s insurance company won’t hand over voluntarily, which is where trial-tested representation makes a real difference. Will Riley and Russell Cate lead our distracted driving team. Russell Cate is recognized as a Super Lawyer, and his extensive trial experience and his and Will Riley’s appellate work before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court give our clients real depth in this kind of litigation. Will Riley’s Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and AV Preeminent recognition reflects that same trial-tested approach.
Will and Russell personally oversee every matter we take, staffing it with the attorneys, associates, and staff the case calls for based on its size and complexity, so your claim gets the thorough investigation it needs.
Nobody plans to need a lawyer. When something goes wrong, what you need first is someone who will listen, tell you honestly where you stand, and take the next steps off your plate. That is how every case at RileyCate, LLC begins.
We represent individuals, families, and small businesses across Fishers, Indianapolis, and surrounding counties in personal injury and complex litigation, business and real estate disputes, criminal defense, and appeals.
Will Riley and Russell Cate personally oversee every matter, staffing each case to its size and complexity. Both are recognized as Super Lawyers and have argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Will also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation.
We are trial-tested, not just settlement-focused. We have tried hundreds of cases, because insurance companies, opposing businesses, and prosecutors negotiate differently with a firm willing to go the distance.
If you were injured by a distracted driver, we can help you gather the evidence needed to prove what happened. We offer a consultation to review your accident and explain your options. Reach out to RileyCate today to speak with a distracted driving attorney about your situation.
