Texting While Driving Car Accidents in Modesto

California updated its handheld mobile communications device ban in July 2025, prohibiting all use while driving unless the phone is dashboard-mounted and used only for one-touch functions such as phone calls and GPS navigation. Now, it is against the law to hold a mobile phone or similar device in your hand for any reason while driving a motor vehicle, a prohibition which extends significantly farther than those of many other states.

These strict regulations arose from tragic necessity, as texting and other forms of distracted driving have long been among the leading causes of traffic collisions nationwide. Our auto accident attorneys at Curtis Legal Group have experience in claims for texting while driving car accidents in Modesto and could help you demand comprehensive compensation for the harm you sustained.

Does Texting and Driving Always Qualify as Negligence?

Because it is now illegal to use or hold a handheld electronic device for any purpose while driving, anyone who does so violates their duty of care to act responsibly and lawfully. If you can prove that the person responsible for your recent Modesto auto wreck was messaging while driving immediately before the crash, you may hold them liable for your ensuing injuries and losses under the legal theory of negligence.

However, proving by a preponderance of the evidence—meaning it is more likely than not—that another person was messaging while driving can be challenging, especially if the police report from your crash does not include a citation for this offense. Our team could help you find, preserve, and make effective use of other forms of evidence to help establish fault, including witness testimony, traffic or dashboard camera footage, and potentially cell phone records.

Seeking Fair Damages for All Compensable Losses

If someone texting while driving caused your Modesto car collision, we could help identify and assign fair financial value to every loss your injuries may cause. Through a comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand, it is possible to demand compensation for both economic and non-economic damages as well as both past and future losses, including:

• Medical bills
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and anguish
• Lost income or reduced earning capacity
• Personal property damage and related expenses
• Disability-related expenses, such as wheelchairs and home modifications

We could help you file a strong claim that accounts for all your unique losses within the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. Acting quickly can not only protect your rights but also increase your chances of recovering full compensation.

Talk to a Modesto Attorney About Your Texting While Driving Car Crash Claim

Texting drivers are not only breaking the law through their irresponsible actions but also putting themselves and everyone around them at risk of life-altering harm. Anyone who causes a car crash through this type of misconduct is legally responsible for the harm they inflict on others—provided those affected understand and exercise their right to civil recovery.

Curtis Legal Group has over 70 years of experience winning similar cases, and we could put that knowledge to work for you. Call us today to discuss legal options following texting while driving car accidents in Modesto, and let us help protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.