Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful experience – factor in the situation where you suspect the other driver might have been texting on their phone. Studies have shown that cell phone use while driving has become commonplace. 

According to information provided by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes in the U.S. Much of this distraction is attributed to texting while driving.

Nearly all drivers (93%) surveyed by the American Automobile Association of America (AAA) in 2022 believe texting or emailing while driving is very or extremely dangerous. Despite this, 37% of drivers admitted that in the prior month, they had read a text or email while driving—and another 27% admitted to typing one while driving.