The Three Kinds of Florida Drivers Most Likely to Cause Car Accidents

Some people think of it as a beloved family member. Some give them cute names, while others decorate them with stickers that reflect their owner’s personality. Others still are meticulous in their cleaning and maintenance. No matter where in the United States you live, people are attached to their vehicles. 

Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorcycles all get people where they want to go; from mundane shopping for groceries and back-to-school supplies to taking families on amazing summer vacations and returning them safely home again, vehicles are an essential part of life for almost everyone. For most people, recognizing their Volkswagen Beetle as the potentially lethal weapon it is, is not a connection that is easily made.

Large, heavy, and able to operate at high speeds, vehicles are extremely dangerous when they are driven recklessly or carelessly. The Association for Safe International Road Travel reported that every year, automobile accidents are the cause of around 37,000 deaths nationwide and the serious injury of another 2.35 million.

Driver negligence and driver error often cause fatal car accidents. Listed below are the top three driving behaviors that have been cited as the cause of fatal crashes.

Distracted Drivers

Many people are astonished to learn that driving while distracted is a leading cause of car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is responsible for more vehicular deaths than driving under the influence. 

In an effort to quell Florida’s excessively high rate of distracted driving, legislators have enacted legislation that makes it illegal to text while driving. They have also begun to mete out penalties intended to discourage these problematic behaviors. 

Intoxicated Drivers

Driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is something all drivers should know is dangerous. Unfortunately, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, thousands of people nationwide are involved in drunk driving accidents every year.  

Sleep-Deprived Drivers

Getting behind the wheel when you can barely keep your eyes open might seem like an inevitability in today’s world, society, but driving while you are tired has been proven to be just as dangerous as driving drunk. It clouds your judgment, slows your reaction time, and endangers everyone in your car and the cars around you as well.   

As with every kind of personal injury case, the endless number of variables makes your claim unique. This is just one of the many reasons why hiring a skilled attorney is beneficial to your Florida personal injury claim. Your attorney will know the most thorough and efficient way of collecting vital evidence that proves you were not at fault for the accident. Establishing this fact is essential to the success of your Tampa personal injury case.

If you have sustained injuries during any kind of accident that was caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness, there is evidence out there that will substantiate your claim. A reputable personal injury attorney from Fulgencio Law will be able to help you. Call us at (813) 463-0123 to schedule your free Tampa personal injury consultation today.