Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicle responsibly and in accordance with the law. They owe a ‘care of duty’ to respect the rules of the road. If they don’t follow the rules and obey the law, then they’re negligent. Negligence leads to accidents, which can lead to legal issues. If you have been in an accident and need to prove negligence to receive compensation, an accident attorney at K LAW, PLLC in Tampa can help. Here’s a quick guide to driver negligence and what it means for your case.
Driver Negligence
There are four major categories of driver negligence: distracted driving, disobeying traffic laws, reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
Distracted Driving
As one of the nation’s leading causes of collisions, distracted driving is prevalent in areas like Tampa. Anything distracting drivers from their role — to safely operate their motor vehicle — is distracted driving, including:
- Texting or emailing
- Applying makeup or putting in contacts
- Adjusting dials or knobs
- Eating or drinking
- Talking to passengers
- And more
An accident attorney in Tampa can help you build evidence of distracted driving to receive the compensation you deserve.
Disobeying Traffic Laws
The rules of the road ensure the safety of drivers. However, breaking the rules causes accidents. Driving over the speed limit, running red lights or stop signs, pulling illegal U-turns, and other rule-breaking actions can lead to crashes in Tampa. If someone violates these rules, your accident attorney can prove fault.
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is intentionally operating a vehicle in a reckless, negligent manner. This may include tailgating, speeding, racing other vehicles, crossing solid lines to pass slower drivers, and more. The reckless driver doesn’t necessarily have to break the law to be at fault for an incident. Rather, they simply need to have acted willfully or wantonly in disregard of the safety of drivers. An accident attorney can help you gather evidence to demonstrate fault.
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence is illegal and can lead to severe consequences. Doing so is a clear breach of the duty of care other drivers have to be safe. DUI can lead to serious penalties like fines and even jail or prison.
Choose K LAW, PLLC in Tampa Bay for an Accident Attorney You Can Trust
When there’s a car, motorcycle, truck, or another type of accident, determining the responsible party is important. The negligent, at-fault party is liable to victims for damages for their behavior. With the help of an experienced accident attorney at K LAW, PLLC, you can build evidence of fault for legal claims. Call our office in Tampa today at (813) 866-8600 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
