South Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
Speeding is one of the top causes of car and traffic accidents. Driving at high speeds increases both the likelihood and the severity of car crashes. Driving at higher speeds makes it more difficult to react to changes or mistakes on the road. Additionally, higher speeds lead to more serious crashes when drivers do collide with other vehicles or obstacles. Unfortunately, Florida experiences extremely high levels of car accidents and auto fatalities. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FDHSMV), in 2021, car accidents spiked throughout Florida after two straight years of decline. Throughout 2021, Florida saw 401,170 total car accidents. Additionally, approximately 40% of car accidents in Florida result in fatalities. Even more concerningly, according to the FDHSMV, fatal car accidents have been on the rise throughout the state. A recently published news article discusses a fatal crash in Miami.
According to the news article, the accident occurred late on the night of Sunday, December 11, around midnight. The crash happened just after midnight in the area of Southwest 22nd Avenue and Southwest 17th Street. A tow truck collided with a Honda CR-V. The CRV skidded about 83 feet before hitting a curb and flipping onto the driver’s side before skidding another 57 feet and coming to a stop. The CR-V then became engulfed in flames. The driver of the CR-V was a 69-year-old Miami-Dade College sign language professor.
The driver of the tow truck was taken into custody at the scene after performing roadside exercises. He refused to consent to a breath sample, and a warrant was executed for blood to be drawn. Blood was drawn 4.5 hours after the crash and came back negative for drugs or alcohol. According to the arrest report, the tow truck had a flashing light and an audible siren activated while it was traveling at a high speed in a residential area when it collided with the CR-V. Witnesses stated that the tow truck was weaving and passing slower-moving vehicles. The posted speed limit is 35 mph in that zone, but the tow truck data showed it was going 81 mph roughly three seconds before the crash, according to the arrest report.
Although establishing fault in a speeding accident may seem straightforward, many factors could impact a victim’s recovery. An attorney can help accident victims at all stages of the claims process, including by helping gather evidence, leading settlement negotiations, litigating, and appealing.
Have You Suffered Injuries in a Florida Car Accident?
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