To avoid being involved in one of the hundred of car accidents that happen every day in Orlando, can be as easy as obeying the traffic laws. Traffic laws are designed to maximize safety and efficiency on our roadways. Unfortunately, often time this is not enough.
Those who fail to follow these laws by speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, not using their blinker, driving without appropriate lights, running stop lights and signs, can end up causing an accident, which often leads to injuries.
If you’ve been involved in a vehicle accident, make sure your rights are protected by contacting the Law Office of James P. Kelley. When you call or email our office, you will work directly with an attorney, not an assistant or secretary.
The most common traffic violations in Orange County that can lead to a collision
Speeding
In our hectic pace world, we all seem to be in a hurry to do something. Though speed limit laws are the most basic traffic laws, they are often violated. If you’ve ever driven the speed limit on I-4, you may have felt like you were standing still.
Going faster than the speed limit is not considered safe. “Speeding endangers everyone on the road; it killed 9,262 people in 2014. We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule. But speed limits are there to protect you and others on the road,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder, but all of the people on the road around them.”
Running a stop sign or traffic light
When a driver fails to yield the right of way, such as running a red light or a stop sign, it often results in a side impact crash with severe injuries and pedestrian accidents. “Orange County has long been among the deadliest places in the country for pedestrians, FHP Trooper Steven Montiero said, mostly because there are so many tourists and locals walking to and from public-transportation access points,” according to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel.
If you or a loved one was involved in a vehicle accident because another driver was breaking a traffic law, contact the law office of James P. Kelley.