South Florida Injury Lawyer Provides More Details on the Move Over Law

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2/20/2012
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South Florida Injury Lawyer Provides More Details on the Move Over Law

By now, you have probably heard about Florida’s Move Over law. Although the law has been in place since 1999, many motorists either were not aware of it or ignored it. The Florida Highway Patrol is hoping that they will get the word out so that every driver in Florida is aware of state’s Move Over law.
What Vehicles Are Included in the Move Over Law?
When you are traveling on Florida roadways and see flashing lights from an emergency vehicle, you are required to move over one lane or, if you cannot switch lanes safely, slow down 20 mph below the posted speed limit in order to reduce Florida auto accidents. Vehicles with emergency lights include:

Police cruisers and patrol cars
First responders
Ambulances
Fire trucks
Tow trucks

If in doubt, it is worth trying to move over one lane for your safety and the safety of those on the side of the highway.

What if You Were Injured Because Someone Failed to Move Over?

If your car broke down and another driver hit you and/or the emergency responders that were helping to rescue you because the negligent driver failed to move over one lane, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:

Medical bills
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Lost wages
Instances of pain and suffering
And more

If you were injured by a careless driver, please call a skilled South Florida injury lawyer at Chalik & Chalik to get your questions answered in a free consultation at (888) 539-5297 today.

Category: Car Accidents

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