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What Happens When You Get in an Accident with a Wrong-Way Driver?

Wrong-way driving accidents are traumatic events that can impose severe consequences on your health, well-being, and finances. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) states that wrong-way driving accidents are fairly rare highway occurrences, but when they do occur they tend to be serious events that result in fatalities. Also, the number of fatalities averages over 300 per year.

If you’ve been injured due to a wrong-way driver in Florida, you should contact an experienced car wrong-way driving attorney, like those from Baker Legal Team, to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.

What Is Wrong-Way Driving? 

Wrong-way driving accidents are incidents that result from motorists driving in the opposite direction of traffic on an access ramp or divided roadway.

Wrong-way driving often leads to head-on collisions and can also lead to an array of debilitating injuries or death. Injuries can include:

  • Brain trauma
  • Broken and fractured bones
  • Punctured lungs
  • Lacerations
  • Neck and spinal injuries

These injuries can impact your life profoundly, which is why it’s important to work hard for the compensation you may be owed following your accident. 

Common Causes of Wrong-Way Accidents in Florida 

There are a few factors that can lead to wrong-way accidents. Common causes include:

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Drivers who are operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol may cause a wrong-way accident. Driving under the influence will also result in the driver having to face criminal charges.

Low Visibility

Whether it’s fog, heavy rain, or bright sunlight, there are environmental factors that can keep a driver from being able to see signs that inform them that an upcoming road is one-way only. It’s exactly these reasons that make it so important to be mindful of your speed when you are passing signs at specific times of the day or during inclement weather.

Distracted Driving

This is a common cause of not just wrong-way accidents, but many types of car accidents. Whether a person is yelling at their children in the backseat, scrolling through their social media sites, or replying to a text message, distractions like these make it too simple to overlook signs that warn about one-way roads or ramps.

Poorly Marked Roads or On-Ramps

The Florida Department of Transportation has a duty to ensure roads and highways have the proper signage. However, in some cases, repairs, improvements, or changes can fall through the cracks and be overlooked by things such as:

  • A car accident that tore the road signs down
  • Human negligence
  • A natural disaster like a tornado or hurricane

No matter what the reason is, it’s the state’s responsibility to make sure that when signs come down, they are put back up as soon as possible.

What to Do After a Wrong-Way Accident 

If you were injured in a wrong-way accident with another driver, it’s first imperative to receive medical attention in case you were harmed. Wrong-way accident claims operate much in the same way that other car accident claims do, in that you will have to file a claim against the at-fault party to receive compensation for your injuries.

Partnering with a skilled wrong-way accident attorney can make sure that your rights are protected every step of the way and that you receive the compensation you deserve, especially if the accident was due to no fault of your own. 

Speak With an Experienced Florida Wrong-Way Driving Accident Lawyer Today at Baker Legal Team 

If you sustained injuries because of a wrong-way driver who caused a collision, you may be able to file for compensation. Learn how Baker Legal Team can help answer your questions and assist you in your legal wrong-way driving accident case. Car accidents can occur for many reasons. If a negligent driver caused a collision due to driving on the wrong side of the road, you may have a case.

Call our board-certified team today at (561) 320-000 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced car accident lawyers in Florida about your potential wrong-way driving accident case.

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