In Florida, there are no cell phone bans that restrict drivers, including commercial drivers, from using handheld cell phones at the wheel. Although the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is pushing for stricter safety standards regarding a trucker's cell phone use, there are no changes to the law at this point.

There are many advocates that believe cell phone use at the wheel of a big rig can be deadly, but there are others that feel the law should be equal for both drivers of passenger cars and tractor trailers. However, if the NTSB can implement a cell phone ban, it would apply to all commercial drivers in all states.

Even though there are no legal cell phone bans at this point, we may be able to prove that the trucker was negligent and careless at the wheel which led to your Florida truck accident. You may have legal rights to recovery. Call our skilled South Florida personal injury lawyers at Chalik & Chalik at (888) 539-5297 to schedule your free legal consultation today.