Statistics show there are close to 800 car accidents on Florida roadways every day. Some are fender benders in a parking lot, leaving the vehicles with dents and scratches. While others are more serious, resulting in devastating injuries, which can be life altering.
Distracted driving includes anything that would take a driver’s attention off the road, talking on the phone, texting, tending to children, adjusting the radio, and even eating. Certain intersections in the Orlando area seem to be a catalyst for car accidents. An article in the Orlando Sentinel breaks down the most dangerous roads in Central Florida.
State Road 436 (Semoran Blvd) between Old Cheney Highway and SR. 50 leads the lists with no medians and sparse crosswalks.
The busy four lane stretch of Orange Ave. from Gore St. to Kaley St. close to Orlando Regional Medical Center. The posted speed limit is 35, though at times it seems like just a suggestion.
The popular tourist area of Kirkman Road from Vineland Road to the overpass for the Florida’s Turnpike is filled with pedestrians but lacking in cross walks.
Downtown Winter Park, State Road 426 (Aloma Ave) from State Road 417 to Lakemont Ave. is notorious for accidents after dark.
Other intersections include State Road 50 from Magnolia Ave. to Orange Ave., University Boulevard from Forsyth Rd. to University Park Dr., and Semoran Blvd. from Bear Lake Rd. to Hunt Club in Altamonte Springs.
If you are involved in a car accident, it is important you understand your legal rights and obligations.
In Florida it is a requirement to have auto insurance, both property damage liability and bodily injury liability. This protects people and often times insurance companies compensate the victims of auto accidents.
Florida is a No-Fault state, which means, the insurance company of the injured person will provide coverage for lost income and medical expense.
If you are involved in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, they can be held legally and financially accountable for the injuries.
If there are injuries in your auto accident, it is advised you contact an experienced accident attorney James P. Kelley to ensure your rights are protected.