A favorable outcome in a car accident case primarily entails securing appropriate financial compensation. But ideally, it should go over and above that. In particular, it’s essential to ensure the outcome takes into account your long-term well-being and that of your family. You should also be able to point out behavior and actions caused by other parties’ negligence or carelessness. If you are unsure, consider getting a professional lawyer to help you through. That said, under the Florida state traffic accident laws, a jury can only deem a driver negligent if they violate all four of the following safety statutes:

• The defendant driver had a legal obligation to operate the motor vehicle safely.
• The defendant driver failed to fulfill their duty of care.
• The accident occurred mainly due to the defendant’s actions.
• The injuries sustained by the affected party were directly caused by the accident.

You can’t tell whether the other driver was negligent in an accident if you are not aware of your responsibilities as a driver as defined by law. These include driving a roadworthy car and adhering to the law while driving. 

In an accident, you are obligated to check up on others and help where you can. It is also important to exchange information and contacts with other drivers involved in the crash and cooperate with the police.

Being ignorant of your duty of care as a driver can make it difficult to obtain compensation and lead to severe legal consequences.

Suppose you only have basic knowledge of the law or are confused about your next course of action after the accident. In that case, an attorney may help you prepare a credible defense and potentially prove your innocence.

Although personal injury and road accident laws are straightforward, it could be difficult for you as a layperson to prove the negligence of a third party. For this reason, you should consider working with an experienced car accident lawyer.  

Besides their invaluable advice, car accident attorneys are good at investigating and uncovering any facts or evidence you may have missed. This, coupled with negotiation skills built and sharpened throughout their legal career, will help you receive the highest possible compensation.

If you have questions and want to speak to an expert, please don’t hesitate to book an appointment.