Common Causes of Car Accidents

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that in 2010, in Florida alone, there were 235,461 car accidents, with 195,104 people suffering injuries in those collisions and more than 2,000 people losing their lives. In many of these cases, negligence was to blame. Regardless, of how safely you drive, someone else may cause you injury.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to another’s negligence, don’t hesitate to contact Bryan Caulfield Esq., an experienced Clearwater car accident attorney.

You may find yourself in a complicated accident due to another’s negligence. Determining who is at fault requires the help of a skilled lawyer. In most cases, the fault is not clear-cut. Usually multiple people are to blame, even car manufacturers or product designers!

Some common causes of car accidents include the following:

• Distracted drivers: The use of cell phones, GPS units and other devices while driving greatly increases the chances of a collision. Those and other distracted behaviors stemming from distraction — such as eating, drinking, listening to the radio or talking to passengers — are some of the leading causes of Hillsborough County car accidents.
• Fatigue: Drivers who are tired or exhausted pose a danger to everyone on the road. Fatigued drivers have slow reaction time, poor vision and drive recklessly.
• Driving under the influence: Alcohol is a leading cause of death in Florida. Intoxicated drivers have poor reaction time and can therefore not respond in time to prevent a collision.
• Speeding: Disobeying the speed limit places you, your passengers and other drivers in danger. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the chances of sustaining serious injury or death doubles for every 10 miles per hour over 50 miles per hour a vehicle travels.
• Reckless driving: If used irresponsibly, a car can be a dangerous weapon capable of causing serious injury or wrongful death. Aggressive drivers may cause car accidents by tailgating, failing to yield, driving drunk or behaving in other dangerous ways.
• Weather conditions: Rain, wind, fog and even glare can make driving conditions hazardous and lead to devastating consequences.
• Tire blowouts: Because they easily lead to loss of vehicle control, tire blowouts can cause dangerous car accidents— particularly when paired with poor road or weather conditions. Debris is a common factor in tire blowouts, as are malfunctioning or defective tires.

The moment you Bryan Caulfield, he begins working for you. Bryan is prepared to listen carefully to your story and help you file a clam so you can recover compensation to pay for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. He evaluates your case and explains the law to you in an easily understandable manner.

Bryan Caulfield Esq. Is Committed To Excellence

Bryan Caulfield offers proven trial experience and is a highly respected among in Florida. He is available 24/7 and is pleased to offer consultations in Bradenton, Lakeland, Sarasota and Seminole. His law firm also has offices in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Spring Hill, New Port Richey and Rocky Point.

For a free and immediate consultation with a Clearwater car accident lawyer, call the firm at (727) 308-6060 and ask for Bryan. You only pay a fee or costs once Bryan has won your case.