In today’s society, texting has become the preferred method of communication among many people, which has lead to an increase in car accidents caused by drivers who were driving distracted while texting. As these accidents become more common, the laws punishing those responsible have become harsher. In New Jersey, a state appellate court recently held that senders of text messages can be found liable if they know the recipient is driving and likely to read the message while doing so.
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