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When we are driving each day, we often come across other drivers who follow much too closely, placing everyone around them in danger, including bicyclists and pedestrians. Tailgating is extremely dangerous and may lead to severe injuries or even fatalities, especially when it occurs on a highway at high speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recognized tailgating as an aggressive driving behavior with serious consequences. At the Law Office of Adam Baron, our Coral Springs
Asserting Your Right to Compensation After a Tailgating Accident
There are many ways that accidents may happen when one driver is engaged in tailgating or similar behaviors. In some instances, a driver who is tailgating will also make rapid lane changes and continue tailgating other motorists because they are in a rush or simply driving recklessly. If the driver is experiencing road rage or is flagrantly speeding, a crash may happen in the blink of an eye. When a tailgating driver is also engaged in distracted driving activities, such as texting, checking email, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio, they may fail to react quickly enough to traffic or conditions on the roadway. Some of the most common accidents that occur with regard to tailgating are rear-end collisions, loss of control, and multi-car pile-ups.
Victims of tailgating accidents may be able to obtain compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the responsible driver. When you are filing a lawsuit, it is important to understand the types of damages that you may be able to recover. Common examples include medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, reduced quality of life, and long-term medical care or compensation for future surgical needs. Pain and suffering damages usually are also available. To obtain compensation for these items, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant operated their vehicle in a negligent manner. This involves showing that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused the plaintiff’s injuries as a result. When it comes to duty, in general, each driver has a duty to operate a vehicle with the same level of prudence and care that a reasonable motorist would use in a similar situation.
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The skilled motor vehicle collision lawyers at the Law Office of Adam Baron understand how devastating a crash may be for a victim and their family. We provide each client with personalized and dedicated legal representation so that they can focus on healing and recovering from the accident instead of trying to navigate the legal system. Our Naples car accident lawyers serve injured people in many areas of South Florida, including Coral Springs, Tamarac, Fort Myers, North Miami Beach, and other cities in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. To schedule a free consultation, contact us online or call us at one of our regional office locations. You can reach us in Broward County at (954) 716-8976, in Miami-Dade County at (305) 770-2131, or in Naples/Fort Myers at (239) 352-5511.