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Why Legal Defense After a Florida Car Accident is Crucial
Serious Florida car accidents can require the experience of a car accident injury attorney. And when you want the best guidance, turn to Brooks Law Group serving Florida.
Your insurance company may want you to think the claims process is simple. However, the way a claim is submitted and handled can be the difference between getting the financial help you need to get your life back on track and getting left with nothing but a stack of bills.
Every day in our offices across Florida we hear from people who are seriously injured. Some even lost a loved one because of a car accident.
A serious car accident can leave someone physically and financially vulnerable, ill-equipped to fight an insurance company and their trained legal team on their own. Often, the tragedy becomes even more difficult for the victim because their insurance company works hard to withhold the financial help the injured person needs to get their life back on track.
An experienced car accident attorney will ensure that the insurance company provides you with the full benefits you need and recovers any additional damages you are eligible for.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in an auto accident, we want to help you get the compensation you need.
Hearing about your legal options is free, and if you decide you want us as your Florida auto accident attorney, you don’t pay anything if we don’t win your case.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
If drivers are careful, sometimes they can avoid accidents. However, many accidents happen because another driver isn’t paying attention
These are the most common causes of severe car accident cases:
Driving Under the Influence:
Driving under the influence (DUI), also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI). No matter how you spell it, besides a few exceptions, it is a criminal offense in the United States. The first time will show up on your criminal record as a misdemeanor, but repeat offenses will be charged as felonies.
A DUI involves operating a vehicle, such as a car, truck, or motorcycle, while under the influence of a mind-altering substance that inhibits your ability to drive well.
When a driver is either drunk, high, or under the influence of drugs, it negatively affects their ability to control their motor vehicle. Usually, the substance is alcohol or cannabis, but even some prescription medications have side effects that impair quick reflexes and good judgment.
DUI is one of the most common crimes in the United States. Every year, police arrest one million people for DUI.
Penalties for DUI convictions can include jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, and mandatory education courses. DUI can be fatal in the most serious cases due to impaired decision-making or physical incapacity.
Speeding:
When speeding, motorists are a greater risk to themselves, their passengers, and other motorists on the road. Speeding increases the chance of crashing, and when crashes occur, the impact can be devastating.
High speed crashes are more likely to cause serious injury or death to the parties involved. In addition to the danger to the driver and passengers, speeding also causes damage to property.
A speeding vehicle is more likely to cause property damage in the event of a crash. A driver caught speeding may be subject to a traffic ticket or other penalties. If you speed and cause a car accident, you may also be held liable for the damages caused.
Severe Weather Conditions:
There are many dangers to driving in severe weather conditions. Slippery roads, low visibility, and high winds can all lead to accidents.
In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 6,000 accidents occur each year in the United States due to severe weather conditions.
Certain factors cause drivers to be at greater risk of a car accident, especially poor vehicle maintenance. If the car, truck, or SUV has worn tires, broken headlights, or bad brakes, its chances of causing an accident increase.
When inclement weather occurs, drivers need to take caution when operating their vehicles. Drivers should slow down, increase their distance from other vehicles, consider postponing their travels, and avoid sudden stops and turns.
Distracted Driving:
Experts estimate that distracted driving accounts for up to 25% of all car accidents in the United States. Distracted drivers are a serious problem that can lead to death or injury for those involved.
Common distractions for drivers include any activities that take the driver’s eyes off the road or their hands off the wheel.
- Cell phone calls
- Texting
- Eating
- Passengers
- Loud music
- Adjusting the radio
The best way to prevent tragedies related to distracted driving is to make sure that all drivers make safety a priority when they’re on the road.
Rollovers:
Rollovers can cause accidents, but there are many other factors that can lead to the incident. Uneven ground or excessive speed when driving around a curve or corner can cause the vehicle to tip.
In some cases, a rollover can be due to oversteering or a vehicle defect. SUVs are particularly susceptible to rollovers due to the structure of the vehicle. If a rollover crushes the roof of the vehicle, it can be deadly. It can lead to severe head and neck injuries.
In 2022, There Were More Than 50,000 Automobile Accidents Across Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties in Florida.
Running Lights and Stop Signs:
When drivers fail to stop at a stop sign or run a red light, they can cause serious accidents that could result in injuries or fatalities. Drivers endanger themselves and other people when they are careless and disregard traffic signals.
Disobeying traffic signals and signs is a serious driving infraction that can put innocent, unsuspecting pedestrians and motorists in harm’s way.
Head-On Collisions / Wrong Way Driving:
The most common way that wrong-way driving can occur is when a driver takes a wrong turn onto a one-way road. This can happen due to driver inexperience or impaired judgment, but sometimes it’s because the driver is confused or unfamiliar with the area.
When a vehicle is traveling in the wrong direction down a one-way street, the speed of both cars results in a higher rate of impact. Those who are at fault for this type of vehicle collision may be subject to criminal charges depending on the situation.
Head on collisions are a very dangerous form of car crash. When a vehicle enters a Florida interstate highway in the wrong direction or veers outside its lane on a two-lane street, the resulting head-on crash can be devastating to the occupants of both vehicles.
Reckless Driving:
Reckless driving can include any behavior from excessive speeds to drag racing to tailgating. When drivers engage in reckless behavior, they put themselves and other motorists at risk.
Drivers who follow too close are more likely to hit the car in front of them, and drag racers put themselves and other drivers in danger because they go fast and don’t pay attention to traffic signals or laws. Both activities are illegal and can lead to serious injury and death.
Lane Changes / Highway Accidents:
Lane changes can contribute to highway accidents in several ways.
- When drivers make a lane change without first properly signaling or checking their rearview and side mirrors, they can cause a crash by cutting off another driver.
- Depending on the speed at which they move, drivers can create hazardous conditions by making their lane change too quickly.
- Lane changes can cause accidents if drivers fail to pay attention to oncoming traffic when they make their move.
Florida is home to many dangerous interstates and divided highways. Changing lanes on a highway without taking the necessary precautions can cause serious and deadly car crashes.
