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Do You Know the Difference Between a Crash and an Accident in South Florida?

Most people use the term “accident” when referring to a crash, collision, or wreck, but is it misleading? It can be. If a collision was caused because a driver was tired, distracted, not driving defensively, or speeding, then the crash was preventable and it should not be called an “accident.“
Examples of South Florida crashes include:
  • Taking off your jacket behind the wheel of the car may cause you to swerve into another lane. This collision is preventable.
  • Turning around to deal with a screaming baby or disciplining children in the back seat may cause you to smash into another vehicle on the road – another preventable crash.
  • Texting while driving can make you take your eyes off the road and attention off of driving, causing you to run off the side of the road or smash into another car.
  • Crashing while under the influence of alcohol is definitely preventable, as you should have arranged for a designated driver.
  • Driving while drowsy can cause you to nod off at the wheel. This type of accident can be prevented by getting proper sleep.
However, you may have been doing everything right and still were involved in a South Florida collision. You may have been in an “accident” if it was due to no fault of your own. Examples of South Florida accidents include:
  • When another driver runs a red light and plows into your car, you may not have a chance to prevent the accident from occurring.
  • You may have been rear-ended by a driver traveling too fast for the road conditions or not paying attention to how fast the cars were slowing.
  • Another car may have side-swiped your car if they were swerving to avoid another car.
  • When drivers are distracted at the wheel, they may travel into your lane of traffic.
If you were injured in a Fort Lauderdale car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may have rights to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Speak with an experienced Fort Lauderdale injury attorney at Chalik & Chalik at (888) 539-5297 in a free legal consultation today, and make sure your rights are being protected. We will also give you a complimentary copy of our book Dealing with the Aftermath: 7 Mistakes to Avoid Following a Florida Accident.



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