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Car Crashes Caused by Worker Vehicles (Part B)

For instance, the driver may have admitted to being distracted by changing CDs or talking on the phone or radio, or even watching a movie on a computer laptop or vehicle DVD system. Witnesses may verify any reckless or careless behavior that they saw. Speeding can be documented by log book entries or time-stamped bills of lading.

Negligence can also be corroborated by crash scene witnesses, whose testimony is admissible in court. A negligent driver has failed in the duty of care owed to other vehicle operators and pedestrians on the road. A judge and jury will weigh the seriousness of this lapse against your personal injuries to determine liability. Federal law holds commercial motor carrier companies liable for certain actions by their drivers, which may also have a bearing on your case.

When Impaired Driving Leads to Collision and Injury

The most clear-cut cases of negligence involve illegal impairment. Eight percent of crashes in which a worker driver was killed involved alcohol consumption. Police tests for excessive blood-alcohol content (BAC) are standard in suspicious collisions resulting in injury, and refusal of a test often carries its own penalties. Depending on the extent of the damages, a Florida driver convicted of drunk driving can lose the right to a license, receive fines, be required to undergo a safety and sobriety program, and/or serve prison time. Repeat offenders will see more time behind bars.

Drinking and driving is an example of willful negligence, and is considered very harshly by the courts. The physical effects of alcohol are strong. A BAC of more than 0.08 percent affects alertness, spatial judgment and reaction time in most drivers. This affects their ability to perform their duty of care toward the safety of others. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in which inebriation can be proven may result in monetary court awards in the millions of dollars. An experienced accident lawyer can help victims recover medical expenses based on their car accident injuries.

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with accident injuries? The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers win your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-888-234-5758.

Disability attorneys Kenneth LaVan and Adam Neidenberg are members of the Florida Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

The Firm has clients nationwide and serves the following areas in Florida and Georgia: Miami-Dade County, Miami, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, St. Lucie County, Homestead, Vero Beach, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Pompano, Sunrise, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton and DeKalb County. 

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