Distracted Driving in Florida
Distracted Driving in Florida
Here are some examples of distracted driving in Florida:
- Using a hand-held cell phone while driving
- Texting while driving
- Fiddling with the car’s sound system or navigation system
- Eating or drinking while driving
- Grooming oneself while driving
- Reading while driving
- Watching a video while driving
All of these activities take the driver’s focus away from the task of driving, and can potentially lead to an accident. In Florida, it is against the law to text while driving. It is also against the law to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. These laws are in place to help make Florida roads safer for everyone. Violators of these laws may be subject to a fine and points on their driver’s license.
If you are caught driving while distracted, you may be putting yourself and others at risk. Distracted driving can lead to serious accidents, and even fatalities. If you must use your cell phone or text while driving, pull over to a safe location first. And always remember to drive safely and responsibly.
FAQs
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
