On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | June 8, 2024 | Car Accidents
West Palm Beach has a lot going for it, and we have a lot of traffic to show for it. Traffic accidents are common and tend to be quite dangerous – as a recent crash on I-95 North makes clear. If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to consult with an experienced West Palm Beach car accident attorney.
The Crash
CBS Channel 12 News reports that a recent traffic crash on I-95 North in West Palm Beach sent two people to the hospital and drew seven of the city’s fire trucks to the scene. The crash involved two cars colliding in broad daylight, which caused one to roll over and crash headlong into a concrete barrier. The accident happened near Exit 71, and it blocked four lanes of traffic until safety could be restored.
Rollovers are among the deadliest accidents, and when they happen, they put everyone in the vicinity at increased risk of being seriously injured.
Driver Negligence
While it’s not clear what caused the accident in question, accidents involving enough impact to send one vehicle rolling are generally related to a serious form of driver negligence.
Driver Distraction
Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers who miss the clues that allow them to safely navigate through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares that – of all the dangerous distractions out there – texting is the most alarming.
Speeding
Excess speed, whether that means exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast in relation to the condition of the road, is dangerous on a range of different levels that include all the following:
- It increases the risk that an accident will happen in the first place.
- It increases the risk that the resulting accident will prove deadly.
- It increases stopping distances.
- It increases the risk that the driver will lose control of their vehicle.
Impairment
There is no denying that driving drunk is a risky business that can prove deadly, but too many motorists refuse to give up the practice. Drunk drivers can experience impairments related to physical coordination and cognitive abilities and can even experience visual distortions – all of which directly interfere with their ability to drive safely.
Exhaustion
Drowsy drivers experience a brand of impairment that compares to drunk driving, making them dangerous drivers who may not recognize the risk they pose.
An Experienced West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorney Can Help
If you’ve suffered an injury in a traffic crash that was caused by another driver’s negligence, obtaining just compensation that effectively addresses your full range of physical, financial, and emotional losses is key, and the dedicated West Palm Beach car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa have the experience, resources, and drive to help you with that. Your claim is important to your future, so please don’t put off reaching out and contacting or calling us at 561-478-2500 for more information about what we can do for you today.