The Best Ways To Avoid A Crash On Florida's Roads
Way too many people die in car crashes across the United States annually. In fact, according to research, there are more than 40,000 fatal auto accidents in the U.S. each year. That equals out to around 90 Americans killed every day. Unfortunately, these issues affect Floridians too.
- For example, the FLHSMV states that the Sunshine State accounted for 3,098 fatal crashes and 3,332 fatalities in 2020. The point is that regardless of which part of the country you're from, we should all pull together and make a conjoined effort to cut down on these incidents. Don't worry. We aren't asking anyone to do anything challenging or time-consuming. Instead, the items on this list are laws and ones that drivers and passengers should be following anyway. So, heed this advice, and let's see if we can reduce the number of wrongful deaths caused by car crashes annually.
Stick To The Speed Limit
Speeding contributes to people losing their lives in auto accidents. This is because the activity increases the distance a car needs to stop safely. It also limits a motorist's ability to steer or see around curves. Not to mention, speeding reduces the effectiveness of safety devices such as airbags and seat belts. Speed limits aren't suggestions. They're laws that always need to be followed, especially when your primary goal is to save lives.
Always Buckle Up
Each time you get behind the wheel of your car, you must buckle up. Even if you are only going around the block or for a short distance, use the restraint. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says seat belts dramatically reduce the risk of death and severe injury in a crash. These devices prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected from vehicles during collisions. To make a long story short, seat belts protect car operators and passengers from needless deaths and injuries. So, always wear your unit and stay safe. In addition, keeping the part buckled across your lap and torso will ensure you don't get busted for not wearing a seat belt and get a ticket.
Stay Sober Behind The Wheel
People shouldn't combine drinking and driving or drug use and driving. However, that is often what happens in this day and age. Drivers have one too many drinks, puffs, or whatever. Then, friends and bartenders fail to take their keys, and they end up on the Florida roadways, where they're a danger to everyone. Fines, license suspensions, and vehicle impoundments are some of the consequences drivers commonly face for driving around under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
However, sometimes, intoxicated drivers don't get caught before they cause catastrophes. Tipsy motorists speed, swerve between lanes, drive under the speed limit, and much more. These individuals wreck into vehicles, injuring or killing others, and sometimes don't even realize anything happened until it is too late. As the law dictates, don't drink and drive, and hopefully, no wrongful deaths will occur on your watch.
Some Final Thoughts
All everybody needs to do is obey the traffic laws and keep their wits about them while operating motor vehicles. These two things should help reduce the number of car accident fatalities each year. However, suppose a loved one loses his or her life because of someone's negligence. In that case, you, as a relative, may have the grounds to seek compensation for the loss.
If you're interested in finding out if you have a legitimate claim, please, don't hesitate to contact our firm. The winnings can't and won't make up for what you've lost. However, they can pay for medical bills, final expenses, and more. So, contact us to schedule a free case evaluation and see where things stand.
