The end of summer and beginning of fall are prime time for hurricanes in Florida. With wind and rain, flooding, and hazardous road conditions, it’s sometimes best to stay off of the roadways completely. Of course, that isn’t always possible. But, when drivers must be on the road when adverse weather conditions exist, it’s important to take those conditions into account says Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne.
Florida roadways can be very dangerous during and following adverse weather conditions. When drivers operate their vehicles at highway speed limits while it is still windy and wet, it is easy to lose control of their cars, hydroplane, and crash into other vehicles. In fact, most adverse weather accidents happen when drivers are in a hurry and they don’t drive in a manner that is reasonable based on the road conditions, and they fail to use good common sense.
When someone is injured in a car accident that occurs during bad weather and another driver’s negligence contributed to the wreck, they may be entitled to receive damages per Florida law.
When bad weather is paired with negligent or reckless driving, it creates the perfect environment for serious accidents. Some of the common causes of adverse weather accidents in Florida are:
When you are driving in bad weather, it is imperative that you pay attention and drive cautiously, obeying all traffic signs. However, sometimes no matter how carefully you drive, accidents will still happen in adverse weather conditions.
Unfortunately, you may find yourself in a position where someone else’s negligence during bad weather causes you to be involved in an accident on the roadway. If that happens, and you are injured, in order to recover damages for your injuries and property damage, you will have to prove that the other driver was negligent. More specifically, you will have to prove that the other driver breached his or her duty to act reasonably under the circumstances and that his or her breach of that duty resulted in your injuries and damages.
Further, to prove damages in an adverse weather car accident, you have to show causation – that the accident caused your injuries or exacerbated a preexisting condition that you had. If you are able to prove that, you may be able to recover damages for the following:
If you or a loved one has been injured in an adverse weather car accident, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injuries and property damages. Vehicle accident cases often require both legal and medical expertise in order to have positive outcomes. It’s important that you contact an experienced attorney to help you with your case.
Call Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 293-2600 or complete the online contact form to discuss your case and how best to proceed.
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