Many studies have shown that cell phone use while driving has a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents on the road. However the risk is even greater for truck drivers because the larger the vehicle the stopping distance is dramatically shorter because the length of the vehicle and the width of the tire is increased, and the overall weight of the vehicle. Cell phones cause problems due to drivers paying more attention to their phone conversations or are texting people.

Text messaging is even more dangerous because it requires hand and eye time away from the road, which reduces their reaction time because their eyes have to adjust between the two major different distances.

Many, but not all states have laws regarding cell use while on the road. Recently federal guidelines ban all truck drivers from texting and driving. Due to their line of work they could be in a state where even talking on their cell phone is illegal. It is up to the state if they want to pass any laws about cell phone use while driving. Texting and talking on cell phones is a tremendous problem in California, where cell phone use is higher than anywhere else in the country.

If you are in an accident involving cell phone use you may be eligible for restitution. If you live in the State of California, you may want to consider hiring a Los Angeles injury attorney, as they tend to have more experience in handling cell phone related auto accidents, and can handled cases across the entire state.