Because of the high speeds involved, highway crashes can be devastating and fatal.
Any crash on a highway can cause severe or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident, your entire family could be suffering emotionally, financially, and physically. You may not know what to expect in the future.
Louis Berk Law can help you navigate this situation. The Orlando car accident lawyers at our firm will fight for damages so you can pay for your medical care and even find closure. While you recover, our attorneys will work for you with no upfront fees. During your free consultation, we will tell you all about working with our highway accident lawyers.
The Most Dangerous Roads in Florida
So, if you’re planning a road trip through Florida, consider the four roads that have earned a reputation for being the most dangerous.
US-19 between Hudson and Port Richey
This six-mile road takes the prize for most dangerous, with nearly six fatal accidents per mile—more dangerous than some interstate highways. Pasco County, where this road is located, is known for its high accident rate despite being a low-density population area.
US-41 in South Bradenton
Part of the historic Tamiami Trail, this road has seen an increase in traffic and accidents due to rapid commercial and residential development in the area. With a rate of 4.3 fatal accidents per mile in less than six miles, it requires caution.
-95 in South Florida
This major interstate highway runs through Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, and the fatal accident rate increases as you head north. Locals even joke that it’s better to take the Turnpike because the expensive tolls make it safer.
US-90 from Jacksonville Beach to San Marco
This east-west stretch of highway has a rate of 3.3 fatal accidents per mile, mainly due to chaotic traffic at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and I-295.
If you’ve been in an accident on one of these highways, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our Orlando accident attorneys are trained to handle your case, negotiate with insurance companies, and grant you the fair compensation you deserve.
What Are the Leading Causes and Reasons for Accidents on Motorways?
The answer is complex and not very precise since an accident is rarely reconstructed in search of that answer, and if it is, the objective is focused on identifying responsibilities. All this can make us think that we know little about traffic accidents, but today, we will not enter into that debate.
Below, we explain some of the data that has been recorded and analysed on motorways according to Florida Safety and Motor Vehicles:
- Regarding the analysis of victims per hour and day, we obtain that on Fridays, there is a greater number of victims from 7 to 10 pm (21.1%), while on Saturdays, they are concentrated between 11 pm and 6 am (16.1%), and on Sundays, they are concentrated from 4 to 6 pm (24%) and from 7 to 10 pm (18.5%).
- On the other hand, the most frequent type of accident on the motorways as a whole is the road exit, accounting for 39.7% of the cases. Rear-end collisions (19.3%) and multiple or caravan collisions (13.7%) are also frequent.
- Nearly 50% of the accidents that occurred on motorways involved only one vehicle. The analysis of the severity of the accident based on the number of vehicles involved shows that the percentage of serious accidents is significantly higher in accidents with only one vehicle involved.
- Almost 40% of the victims recorded in the period analysed were between 27 and 43 years old at the time of the accident, followed by the 18 to 26 age group (16.6%), with only 8.4% of the total being minors.
Given all these data, we know something about the characteristics and outcomes of accidents, but there is still a long way to go to answer the initial question. In the meantime, let’s take good note of this analysis when driving on the highway. Knowing what accidents are like can help us reduce the risk of suffering one, and in the event of an accident, having an Orlando car accident lawyer is essential.
What Damages Can You Recover in My Florida Highway Accident Case?
Accidents are very common on highways, especially those involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
These accidents generally occur at high speeds and can be catastrophic. This is particularly true when accidents involve motorcycles, Trucks, or commercial vehicles. However, life-threatening or life-ending injuries can happen in any type of accident, and they can affect the victim’s entire family.
You can recover for any physical, financial, and other losses you and your family experience as a result of your accident. An attorney from our firm can help you identify all of your damages, including emotional damages that may be difficult to locate. You may qualify for a few types of recoverable damages.
Once you and your accident attorney have identified all of your damages, they will assign financial value to your physical, emotional, and mental damages, such as your physical pain. Your Orlando car accident lawyer will then add the value of your noneconomic damages to your financial damages to give you the total value of your case.
Contact Louis Berk to See How an Attorney Can Help You
Unfortunately, if you or a loved one was in a highway car accident, our firm can help by taking over your case and recovering damages for you. We will sue for your damages, if necessary, or help you hold the other party accountable and find closure.
During a free consultation, we can tell you more. We will review your case with you, advise you on it, and give you more information about working with one of our highway accident attorneys in your area. Once you sign up with us, our team will get to work with no upfront costs. Call us today for a free consultation. We are prepared to answer any questions you may have.