Car Accident

Personal Injury

Car accidents can happen in a split-second but have long-lasting consequences. Following the initial shock of impact, victims are often unsure of what to do after a crash. One of the first steps you should take is to contact an experienced car accident lawyer in Florida.

Recovering the full amount of compensation you deserve can be difficult, but you shouldn’t have to fight the insurance company alone. Our respected auto accident attorneys at Andrew Trailor Law Firm are passionate about helping car accident victims who have experienced severe pain and suffering due to the negligence of others.

NEGLIGENCE BEHIND THE WHEEL

Negligence is the most common cause of an automobile accident not only in Florida, but nationwide. Generally speaking, a licensed driver is responsible for driving with reasonable care. This means they are responsible for driving safely, obeying traffic laws, and respecting the rights of other drivers. This responsibility is referred to as the “duty of reasonable care” by law.

A driver can be found as negligent if they breach their duty of reasonable care when operating their vehicle. This means that the driver failed to act in the way in which a reasonable driver would have in the same or similar scenario. This could be something the driver failed to do, such as failing to yield or stop for a pedestrian; or something the driver did that they should not have done, such as speeding.

Unfortunately, a negligent driver can and usually does cause harm or injury to another person.

COMMON CAUSES OF CAR CRASHES IN FLORIDA

With over 15 million licensed drivers on Florida roads, it can seem like auto accidents are inevitable at times. But as an accident victim, it is very apparent to you that plenty of accidents could have been avoided had all drivers properly handled their vehicle and respected others on the road.

At Andrew Trailor Legal, we’re aware that even the safest drivers can be involved in accidents with negligent individuals and suffer harm as a consequence. Likewise, automotive dealers and manufacturers can fail to uphold safety standards for drivers, resulting in motorists being harmed.

Common causes of auto accidents include:

  • Drinking and driving
  • Speeding
  • Reckless driving
  • Texting and driving
  • Auto manufacturer defects
  • Failing to check a blind spot
  • Drowsy Driving
  • Improper Turns
  • Road Rage
  • Distracted Driving
  • Poor Weather
  • Bad Road Conditions

From using a cell phone or applying makeup to eating while driving, a variety of distractions can lead to deadly accidents. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department, the leading cause of fatal and injury crashes in Florida is careless driving, encompassing nearly 40% of injury accidents. Meanwhile, 17.32% of injury crashes were caused by drivers who failed to yield to the right of way, 2% were caused by speeding, and 1.81% were caused by individuals driving under the influence.

No matter the cause, if you were injured at the hands of another, contact a Florida accident attorney today.

Get Help

Caring and attentive, our team of personal injury attorneys will take the time to understand the details of your case and use this knowledge to fight for the damages you deserve. Do not hesitate to begin building your case today.

Give us a call at 305 668 6090 for a free confidential consultation to discuss which legal strategy may support your claim.