Phone Call Liability Concerns

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In New York, liability for phone or video calls while driving typically falls on the driver. However, if you encouraged reckless behavior, you might share some liability. The driver is responsible for using hands-free devices and ensuring safe vehicle operation.

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In New York, liability generally falls on the driver for operating the vehicle safely. However, if you encouraged reckless behavior, there could be some liability.
Do you know if the driver was using a hands-free device while you were talking?
can i be liable if i am talking to someone on facetime while driving
In New York, using Facetime while driving can be considered distracted driving, which is illegal. If you were the driver and using Facetime, you could be held liable for any resulting accident due to distracted driving.
Were you the driver, or were you the person on the other end of the Facetime call?
the person on the other end
In New York, as the person on the other end of a Facetime call, you generally won't be held liable for the driver's actions unless you encouraged them to engage in reckless behavior. It's primarily the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle safely.
Do you have any additional concerns or questions regarding this situation?
can i be liable if i am talking to someone who is on zoom while driving
In New York, the driver is primarily responsible for operating the vehicle safely. However, if you encouraged or distracted them significantly, there could be some liability.
Do you know if the driver was using a hands-free setup for the Zoom call?
no
In New York, the driver is primarily responsible for operating the vehicle safely. However, if you encouraged or distracted them significantly during the Zoom call, there could be some liability.
Do you have any further concerns about this matter?