Car & Truck Accidents
Car and Truck Accidents Cause Hardships
One of the most common causes of personal injury.
Automobile accidents in the Miami-Dade metropolitan area result in thousands of injuries and wrongful deaths each year. Miami is home to many busy roadways and intersections including the Florida Turnpike, I-95, and the Palmetto Expressway. According to a study quoted by the Miami Herald, I-95 alone ranks #66 in the list of deadliest roads in the country. Hundreds of thousands of commuters go to and from Miami each day, with dozens of accidents and costly injuries on the roadway each day. It is imperative to know your rights when it comes to personal injury which can occur from driving through the busy South Florida roadways.
Contact Larry today if you feel you may have been the victim of personal injury due to a car or truck accident.
When individuals are injured as a result of such accidents, they may be entitled to seek compensation for their damages and losses. Keep in mind some of the following important points:
Liability and Negligence: In personal injury cases related to car and truck accidents, establishing liability and proving negligence is crucial. Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to others. To establish negligence, the following elements must generally be proven: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Types of Accidents: Car and truck accidents can occur in various ways, including rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, side-impact crashes (T-bone accidents), rollovers, and accidents involving multiple vehicles. The severity of injuries and damages can vary depending on the circumstances of the accident.
Common Causes: Accidents can be caused by a range of factors, including distracted driving (e.g., texting while driving), drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, mechanical failures, and fatigue. Determining the cause of the accident is important in establishing liability.