Car Accident Lawyer
Boynton Beach, Florida

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Boynton Beach

DISTRACTED DRIVING: Drivers who aren’t paying attention to the road are more likely than others to get into an accident. An estimated 32 percent of all crashes in the city involve a distracted driver.

DRUNK DRIVING: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a factor in hundreds of injury-causing and fatal crashes in the State of Florida.

FATIGUED DRIVING: Fatigued driving can be just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than drunk driving. In fact, if you drive after being awake for 18 hours, it’s essentially the same as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05 percent. If you’ve been awake for 24 hours, that’s the equivalent of driving with a BAC of .10 percent, which is way above the legal limit.

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING: Everyone in Florida always seems to be in a rush. This leads to a lot of aggressive driving behaviors that make the roads unsafe. Speeding, failing to yield the right of way, tailgating, and making unsafe turns contribute to thousands of accidents every year.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: Weather conditions can make roads unsafe. It can be more difficult to navigate a vehicle safely and see others on the road when it’s raining or snowing.

DEFECTIVE VEHICLES: Sometimes accidents happen even when everyone involved in careful. Why? Defects in vehicles or safety equipment. If brakes or airbags fail, accidents can be unavoidable. The companies responsible for these defective products can be liable for resulting injuries.