Zimmetandzimmet

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Zimmet ZimmetLawyers

• Florida Personal Injury lawyer

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About Firm
At Zimmet Zimmet, our Florida personal injury
lawyers have been helping accident victims in
Daytona Beach, Volusia County and surrounding
areas since 1975. Its our family tradition. We
have been practicing law in the Sunshine State
for over four decades, and are dedicated to
assisting people who have been injured due to the
careless acts of others. We understand the people
and the lifestyle of Central Florida, and we
pride ourselves in providing our clients with
knowledgeable counsel while remaining true to the
values of the local community. From our Daytona
Beach office, our injury lawyers handle a wide
assortment of individual damage claims and have
the assets expected to take cases to preliminary
to guarantee our customers get appropriate pay
for their wounds.
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5 Most Common Vehicle Accident In Florida
The 2020 crash report of the Florida Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Florida
reported 341,399 crashes that resulted in 3,332
fatalities and 212,432 injuries. These numbers
are not too far from the yearly averages in
Florida. Why Are Accidents So High in
Florida? The Sunshine State ranks as the
third-highest state in the United States for
vehicle accident fatalities. Florida is a trendy
tourist spot, driving up traffic, especially in
summer. Visiting drivers tend to be unfamiliar
with the roads and are more likely to be drinking
before getting behind the wheel. Knowing how car
accidents are most likely to occur can help you
avoid a crash before it happens. So, what are the
five most common vehicle accidents in Florida?
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1. Rear-end Collisions
This crash scenario is often caused by tailgating
or distracted driving and is Floridas most
common vehicle accident. When the first car
suddenly comes to a stop due to a sudden road
obstruction or traffic lights, the rear car
crashes into the back of the vehicle in front of
them. The rear car driver is almost always found
to be at fault, as they were either distracted or
tailgating.
The most common injury caused is whiplash to the
passengers and driver of the leading car. Keeping
the recommended safe driving distance, avoiding
distractions when driving, and allowing the
tailgating vehicle to pass can prevent this type
of vehicle accident.
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2. Left Turn Accidents
Also called T-bone collisions, and tend to occur
at intersections. Left-turn crashes often happen
when a driver makes a left turn in the path of a
vehicle traveling straight through an
intersection. Injuries to the passenger or driver
of the side-impacted vehicle can be fatal if the
impacted sides door caves in, trapping the
driver or passenger. Other injuries include chest
trauma, broken bones, and facial injury. These
accidents often happen when one vehicle runs a
red light and can be avoided by checking for
vehicles traveling straight through an
intersection before turning.3. Sideswipe
AccidentsAny traffic situation that requires
vehicles to merge and change lanes causes one car
to slide along or hit the side of another
vehicle. These types of accidents cause body
damage to vehicles by breaking mirrors and
scratching the sides. They can also cause harm to
the driver or passenger if the impact occurs at
an angle. Sideswipe accidents also increase the
possibility of secondary collisions if one
vehicle turns into another lane of traffic.


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4. Single Vehicle Accidents Single vehicle
accidents occur when a vehicle runs off the road,
spins out on the ice, crashes into an object like
a tree or guard rail, or when the driver is
intoxicated. Generally, the driver is assumed to
be at fault. Injuries tend to include head trauma
or crushed rib cages. In Florida, a blood alcohol
content of 0.08 percent or higher is drunk
driving. It is also illegal to drive under the
influence of drugs like marijuana and
prescription drugs in Florida. An astonishing 29
people in the United States die in car accidents
involving alcohol-impaired driving every day.
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5. Head-on Collisions Head-on collision accidents
occur when two vehicles crash into each others
fronts, usually because one or both cars are
driving the wrong way on the road. Head-on
collisions tend to be fatal, particularly when
one vehicle is speeding, or a driver is
distracted. Injuries from this type of accident
can be more severe in cases where a passenger or
driver is not wearing a seatbelt. They can be
thrown through their windshield and into the
windshield of the other car, leading to injuries
that can be fatal. Time saved from speeding is
not worth the catastrophic, and at times fatal,
injuries caused to both parties.
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How We Can Help Presume that you or a loved one
has suffered injuries or damages from an accident
caused by another persons negligence and
recklessness. In that case, our personal injury
attorneys and car accident attorneys will
evaluate your case and bring a claim against the
at-fault party. ZimmetZimmet has served clients
in Florida State for more than 40 years and can
help you recover damages by seeking compensation
for medical bills, property damage, and other
losses. Call our Daytona Beach law office on
386-202-1612 to schedule a free consultation with
our experienced vehicle accident
lawyers. ZimmetZimmet serves Port Orange, Ormond
Beach, Orlando, Deland, Deltona, Palm Coast, and
the whole of Florida from our Daytona Beach
office. You can also get in touch with us for any
assistance.
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CONTACT US

• Address
• Halifax Harbor Marina
• 125 Basin Street, Suite 210
• Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Call us at 386-202-1612