Distracted Driving Accidents Lawyer — San Antonio & Eagle Pass

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Texting, phone use, and other forms of distraction are among the most common causes of preventable crashes. Texas law restricts texting while driving, and evidence of distraction can significantly strengthen an injury claim.

Proving Distraction

Phone records, witness accounts, and traffic camera footage can all help establish that a driver was distracted at the time of a crash.

Texas's Texting Law

Texas restricts reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while driving, which can support a negligence claim when violated.

Common Distractions

Texting, GPS use, eating, adjusting the radio, and talking with passengers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can you prove a driver was texting at the time of the crash?

Phone carrier records, witness statements, and sometimes vehicle event-data recorders can help establish distraction.

Is a distracted-driving crash treated differently from a regular negligence claim?

The underlying claim is still a negligence claim, but evidence of distraction can strengthen the case for fault.

Last reviewed: August 26, 2026. Sources: Texas Department of Transportation (Crash Data) · Texas Courts