A Skilled Tallahassee Auto Accident Lawyer
Tallahassee auto accidents can result in a wide variety of injuries. Some injuries may not immediately present themselves. It is important to seek medical attention and consultation with a Tallahassee auto accident attorney if you are involved in a car accident. Injuries from a car crash can impact your life for years to come—our lawyers can ensure you are taken care of.
Some of the most common injuries include the following:
- Head injuries, including concussions, brain injuries, fractures, bruises, cuts, and gashes
- Neck and back injuries, including whiplash, broken bones, disk bulges or ruptures, and muscle injuries
- Internal organs, including injuries to the kidneys, bowels, heart, liver, and other injuries commonly received as result of fractured ribs, including punctured lungs and torn spleens
- Limbs, including fractures, sprains, muscles and ligament damage to arms, legs, ankles, knees, and shoulders
Causes of a Tallahassee auto accident
Distracted driving is becoming a leading cause of Tallahassee car crashes. Such driving occurs when any activity or circumstance takes your attention away from driving.
Three types of distractions when you are driving are:
- Visual, when you take your eyes off the road
- Manual, when you take your hands off the steering wheel
- Cognitive, when your mind is not focused on driving
Texting is one of the most dangerous activities while driving because it causes you to be distracted in all three ways. In a national survey, 83 percent of drivers rated distracted drivers as an extremely dangerous problem. Only intoxicated drivers received a higher rating, with 88 percent.
Distractions can also include changing the radio station, seeing something outside the window, talking to other passengers, eating or drinking, and reaching for something.
Other causes of auto accidents include weather conditions such as rain, fog, wind, and ice, which can produce dangerous driving conditions like visibility problems and slippery roads. The angle of the sun can also produce a glare or reflection and temporarily blind drivers. But most car accidents are preventable if you remain careful at all times while on the road.
Contact us
Most traffic accidents happen within two seconds. Your life can change in the blink of an eye—let the experienced Tallahassee car accident lawyers at Waters & Associates help you recover for your pain and suffering. Call us at 850-270-1351 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
