A serious car accident can upend your life and your future in the work of a minute. Not only are you facing mounting medical bills, but you could also be looking at decreased earnings – not to mention the pain and suffering you’ve been forced to endure. The most important first step you can take after a car accident is seeking the medical care and attention you need.
At 388CEDA, we take great pride in the comprehensive medical services we provide, but we’re also prepared to recommend a car accident lawyer in Ojus, Florida – upon your request that we do so – to help you with the legal end of things.
Negligent Drivers Are Out There
Negligent drivers cause dangerous car accidents, and there are plenty of categories of negligence to go around.
Excess Speed
The prevailing wisdom is that excess speed correlates very closely with fatal car accidents. Further, just because a motorist is not exceeding the posted speed limit does not mean that he or she is driving at a safe speed. Every motorist is responsible for assessing the condition of the road – including the dangerous effects of bad weather – and driving at a speed that safely accommodates the condition at hand.
Distraction
A motorist who has his or her nose in a phone – or anything else – cannot pay enough careful attention to the road ahead to drive safely. There are many kinds of distraction out there, but the most dangerous and one of the most prevalent distractions is texting. When a driver reads or writes a text, his or her eyes leave the ride for an average of about 5 seconds. At highway speeds, this translates to essentially driving blind for about the length of a football field.
Impairment
Drunk drivers know better than to get behind the wheel in the first place, yet many continue to engage in this death-defying practice. The more alcohol in a motorist’s system, the more serious the impairment, but a drunk driver can suffer physical, sensory, and cognitive deficiencies, and this adds up to a very dangerous practice. If you see a driver whom you suspect is drunk, alerting the authorities is well advised – you could help save a life.
Exhaustion
Drowsy drivers can experience many of the same types of impairment that drunk drivers do, but they are less likely to recognize the danger involved. This comparison, however, lets you know exactly how dangerous drowsy driving can be. Medications, sleep issues, and certain health conditions can all directly cause drowsy driving or exacerbate its effects.
Aggression
Overly aggressive drivers take danger to entirely new levels. Aggressive driving usually consists of a combination of dangerous practices during any given outing. The hallmark of aggressive driving is speeding excessively, but additional examples include:
- Tailgating
- Zipping in and out of traffic
- Confronting other drivers with incessant honking, verbal attacks, and/or obscene gestures
- Passing dangerously
- Slowing down unexpectedly
- Ignoring traffic sign, lights, and signals
- Refusing to yield the right-of-way
Aggressive drivers are dangerous by design and should not be on the road.
Take These Important Steps
Although your car accident claim will be unique to your car accident, there are some steps it is important for every accident victim to take, including:
- Pull off the road or out of the path of traffic (to the best of your ability)
- Call 911
- If someone is hurt, do whatever you can to help
- If medical care is offered, accept it – or seek the care you need as soon after leaving the scene as possible
- Answer any questions posed to you by the police as truthfully and succinctly as you can – but otherwise stay mum on the topic
- Collect whatever relevant evidence you can at the scene, including picture and eyewitness testimony
- Jot down everything you remember about how the accident happened – these fresh memories can prove invaluable as your claim proceeds
- Carefully follow the instructions given to you by your doctor
- Consult with an experienced car accident attorney
Reach out to 388CEDA for the Help You Need
If you’re injured by another driver’s negligence, 388CEDA offers the kind of comprehensive medical services that you need. We don’t stop there, however, and upon your request, we can also recommend an experienced car accident lawyer in Ojus, Florida, who may be able to provide you with the legal guidance you are looking for. For more information, please don’t wait to contact or call us at 1-800-388-CEDA today.
*388CEDA is not a law firm or an attorney referral service. 388CEDA does not provide legal advice, services, or legal representation to anyone including but not limited to visitors to this site or individuals/persons responding to our advertisements. In Florida, 388CEDA provides the following types of physician services: M.D., Orthopedic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, & D.C., Chiropractic Physicians that document and treat individuals that have suffered injuries. Results may vary and are not guaranteed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call one of our agents at 388CEDA. We work with experienced attorneys.
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Your car accident claim will address the losses you experience as a result of the other driver’s negligence in terms of damages, which can include any of the following categories:
- Property damage to your car
- Medical expenses that can be extensive and may be ongoing
- Lost earnings that can segue into lost earning potential
- Emotional and physical pain and suffering that can reach debilitating proportions
Your experienced car accident attorney may be able to help ensure that your car accident claim includes your complete array of damages, which is critical to your ability to fully recover.