Drivers in Tampa, FL, are involved in thousands of car accidents annually. The type of crash can determine the injuries that result and who is liable for the resulting costs and losses. There are many ways to classify types of Tampa car accidents, but the same complicated insurance rules apply to all car crashes in Florida.
A Tampa car accident lawyer from Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers helps crash victims understand their rights and options after a collision. Call our office at (813) 800-0810 to schedule a free consultation.
How Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Car Accident in Tampa, FL
Our firm’s founder has over 15 years of legal experience representing car crash victims in Tampa, Florida, against insurers and at-fault parties. Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers has successfully recovered millions in compensation for the firm’s clients through aggressive negotiation and courtroom advocacy.
When you suffer a significant, permanent injury in a crash caused by another’s negligent act, our Tampa personal injury lawyers can help you by:
- Discussing your accident and analyzing your legal situation
- Building an injury case with evidence and records that we gather
- Discussing a fair and amicable resolution with the insurance company
- Filing a lawsuit if the insurer refuses to settle your claim
The legal and factual issues in a case depend on the type of crash. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Tampa car accident attorney to learn how we build a case for injury compensation under Florida law.
Common Tampa Car Accidents
There are many ways to classify car accidents, including the manner of collision, the cause, and the road users involved. Your traffic crash could be classified into several types.
Rear-End Crash
A rear-end collision occurs when a vehicle strikes the rear of the vehicle in front of it. This crash type is the most common, according to the National Safety Council.
The occupants of the front vehicle are thrown back into their seats, often straining their necks as their heads whip back and then forward. The occupants of the rear vehicle experience the opposite forces. They whip forward into their seat belts, bruising their chests and straining their necks. The neck injuries suffered by occupants of both vehicles are commonly called whiplash.
Liability for rear-end crashes often falls on the driver of the rear vehicle. They are responsible for maintaining a safe following gap based on the weather, congestion, and traffic speed.
Intersection Accident
Intersection crashes occur when a driver violates the right-of-way rules. Drivers who proceed without waiting for their turn can hit other vehicles that follow the rules. These accidents often result in head-on or side-impact collisions, which can cause serious injuries because they are more energetic than rear-end or sideswipe collisions.
Speeding Accident
Speeding increases the risk of crashes. High-speed vehicles are difficult to control. Additionally, a driver has less time to respond to traffic when traveling at high speeds. According to the state’s Crash Facts report series, speeding causes thousands of crashes in Florida every year.
Worse yet, speeding amplifies the severity of a collision. High-speed crashes result in greater property damage and more severe injuries due to the excess energy. The liability for these accidents falls on the driver who exceeded the speed limit or drove too fast for the road conditions or visibility.
Distracted Driving Collision
Another common cause of traffic crashes is distracted driving. A driver distracted by a non-driving activity cannot see or respond to other road users or obstacles. In addition to occupying the driver’s eyes and hands, multitasking also involves the driver’s mind. The lack of focus can cause the driver to inadvertently speed, tailgate, or run red lights.
Distracted driving is likely more common than drivers and traffic experts appreciate. Distractions leave little or no evidence after a crash. Thus, most crashes attributed to distracted driving result from a driver’s admission or a witness’s observation.
Truck Accident
Truck accidents involve a heavy truck, such as a semi-truck, garbage truck, or construction vehicle. Crashes with heavy trucks can produce serious or fatal injuries because they are several times heavier than passenger vehicles.
These crashes also raise complex legal issues beyond those in typical car accident cases. Trucking companies are often liable for crashes caused by their drivers. Additionally, truck operators may be liable for crashes caused by lapses in maintenance, training, and scheduling.
Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accidents have a high risk of injury since pedestrians are exposed. These accidents can happen when pedestrians jaywalk. They can also occur when drivers fail to yield the right of way at crosswalks.
Contact a Tampa Car Accident Attorney at Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Tampa car accidents are almost always caused by aggressive or careless driving. Contact Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation to discuss the causes of your collision. Learn more about how a Tampa car accident attorney from our firm can help you in your case.
