In the State of Florida, there are two things that can combine together that can produce disastrous results: Texting and Truck Driving. The operation of a large commercial vehicle including but not limited to a semi tractor trailer is an important responsibility that should not be taken lightly in any manner at any time. When there is a commercial vehicle on the road, other drivers and passengers can be at great risk for significant personal injuries when the truck driver is inattentive or distracted. This is especially true when a commercial truck driver is busy texting or reading the screen of his mobile phone or tablet while driving or operating the commercial vehicle. In the State of Florida, there is a specific texting and driving law in place. It is a violation of Florida law to text while driving. It should also be noted that it is also a violation of Florida law to read text messages and e-mails while operating any motor vehicle including a commercial vehicle and semi tractor trailer. It can be difficult at times to detect the violators of the Florida law and enforce the provisions of Florida law.
Section 316.305, Florida Statutes - Wireless Communication Devices - Prohibition - sets forth the Florida law on point as to texting while driving. The statute specifically stated that "reading data" can be a violation of Florida law. Many drivers are under the impression that texting while driving is prohibitive but it is ok to casually read text messages, e-mails, and web pages while driving. It is dangerous for a commercial to texting a message while driving. It can be equally as dangerous to merely read an article or web page on the mobile phone while driving. This is because both acts result in a distraction and the truck driver having his eyes off of the road.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, David Wolf is an attorney, author, and advocate. He firmly believes in Giving a Voice to Injury Victims and Their Families. He handles personal injury cases including truck accident cases on a contingency basis. In other words, if there is not a financial recovery for the client in the form of compensation, there will be no attorney fees or costs charged by David Wolf.
David Wolf is the author of a number of books that focus on the legal rights of injury victims and recommended courses of action in the aftermath of a truck accident or car accident. He is the author of the book titled - Florida Automobile Accidents - Personal Injuries - Keys to Protecting and Enforcing Your Legal Rights. He is also the author of the book titled - Big Trucks - Big Problems - When a Truck Driver Wrecks Your Day and Life - Legal Rights of the Injury Victim and Family. Visit the Books Section of this website to learn more about these and other books that are available for free to clients, prospective clients, and others seeking information as to the legal rights of injury victims in the State of Florida.
In the aftermath of a truck accident, there are a number of issues, questions, and challenges faced by the injury victim and family. David Wolf is an experienced Florida Truck Accident attorney who can help answer these questions and provide guidance on these matters. David Wolf provides his mobile phone on this website and to all of his clients so that the clients have access virtually 24 / 7 to an attorney. If you want an attorney who will be available and accessible days, nights, weekends, and, yes, even holidays, contact David Wolf for a Free Consultation at (904) 500-9653 and dwolf@davidalanwolf.com