Common Types of Florida Car Accidents

Driver negligence is the leading cause of a serious Florida car accident and can result in life-threatening, even fatal injuries. When you have been injured or suffered the loss of a loved one in a serious Florida car accident you should contact a St. Petersburg car accident attorney who can explain the legal options you have to pursue compensation for your losses.

Negligent Drivers Can Cause a Serious Florida Car Accident

Careless, distracted and negligent drivers are the leading cause of a serious Florida car accident. Even the safest driver can be seriously injured when other negligent share the road.

Some of the more common types of negligent driving that can result in a serious Florida car accident include:

• distracted drivers (texting, talking, sightseeing);
• impaired drivers (intoxicated, fatigued, medical emergency);
• racing/speeding;
• aggressive driving;
• failure to follow traffic laws;
• driving an improperly maintained vehicle; and
• driving without a license.

These negligent and careless drivers can be the cause of a serious Florida car accident such as:

• head-on collision;
• rollover accident;
• sideswipe collision;
• side impact collision (t-bone crashes);
• single-vehicle crash; and
• rear-end collisions.

Different Types of Accidents Can Result in Complex Injury Claims

In a rear-end collision that results in a Florida car accident, the driver who strikes the other vehicle is generally seen to be at fault for the incident. However, the driver who strikes the other vehicle is not always able to stop in time to avoid such a collision. In some cases, you may strike another driver from behind if you are hit from behind yourself, or if the other driver makes a sudden stop that you cannot avoid.

Another difficult claim to prove is when your vehicle is the only one involved in the collision. Striking a tree or other fixed object is usually due to distracted or impaired drivers, or reckless driving. However, many victims end up in a single vehicle Florida car accident through no fault of their own. Hazardous weather conditions often can lead to loss of control of your vehicle. More commonly is when reckless drivers cause you to make evasive maneuvers to avoid their vehicle, often resulting in a crash into a tree or wall.

In cases such as these where proving fault is difficult, you may benefit from having a St. Petersburg car accident attorney on your side. Your attorney can assist you in providing evidence of fault when you should not be held liable for a rear-end collision or single-vehicle accident.

Hiring a St. Petersburg Car Accident Attorney

When you have been injured or suffered the loss of a loved one in a Florida car accident you shouldn't have to worry about your financial losses. Filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim is your best option to recover damages related to medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Our St. Petersburg car accident attorneys are here to help you with your personal injury claims. Before you make any decisions, order our free consumer guide, Your Guide to Accident Claims in Florida: Don't Wreck Your Injury Case or contact a St. Petersburg car accident attorney at the Law Offices of William K. Saron - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.