What Does NY VTL § 1225-c Say About Cell Phone Use and Crashes? - Keetick L. Sanchez
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From K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. - What Does NY VTL § 1225-c Say About Cell Phone Use and Crashes? explains how New York Vehicle and Traffic Law addresses handheld phone use behind the wheel and how such evidence can factor into a crash claim in Queens. The description covers what VTL § 1225-c actually prohibits, how it differs from VTL § 1225-d, and why hands-free calling through options like Bluetooth remains legal under New York law. Listeners will also learn about the penalties tied to a violation, including fines, points, and surcharges, as well as how a violation may affect fault under New York's No-Fault Law and CPLR § 1411(b).
The discussion highlights the work of Keetick L. Sanchez of K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C., a distracted driving accident attorney based in Jackson Heights who represents injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians throughout Queens and New York City. Before becoming an attorney, Keetick L. Sanchez worked as a trial litigation paralegal handling motor vehicle accidents, Labor Law claims, and premises liability cases, and later earned her J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School before handling hundreds of personal injury cases at a New York City law firm.
This episode also walks through what evidence can help show cell phone use in a crash, including police reports, witness statements, video footage, and cell phone carrier records obtained through discovery. It explains how attorneys at K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. investigate these cases, work to preserve evidence, and pursue compensation on behalf of injured clients under New York law.
Listeners will come away understanding the practical steps to take after a distracted driving crash in Queens, from calling 911 and documenting the scene to seeking medical attention and contacting an attorney early to help preserve evidence like phone records. For anyone navigating the aftermath of a crash involving a distracted driver, this episode from K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. offers a clear overview of VTL § 1225-c, VTL § 1225-d, and the legal options available in Queens and throughout New York City.
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