Texting while driving is illegal in 38 states, but a pending court case in New Jersey may determine whether there are legal ramifications to texting someone when they're behind the wheel.
In 2009, Kyle Best got into a car accident while replying to a text sent by Shannon Colonna.
Best, who was 19 at the time, was behind the wheel of his pick-up truck and, as he texted, drifted into opposing traffic and slammed into David and Linda Kubert's motorcycle.
The Kuberts both lost their left legs as a result from the collision and have brought a suit against Best for his role in the injury.
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