Both parties could face charges in driving and texting incidents
Posted August 30, 2013 8:22 am.
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Driving and texting don’t mix, even if you’re not the one doing the texting.
A person who knowingly sends a text to a driver can share the liability if the driver causes an accident, according to a New Jersey court.
The ruling comes after a case where a couple was severely injured when their motorcycle was hit by a teenager by a teenager who was texting while driving in 2009.
The injured couple settled their lawsuit against the driver for $500,000.
They also sued his girlfriend who sent him the text message that he was responding to.
Someone who texts a motorist can potentially liable if the sender knew the recipient would view the text while driving.
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