According to the Insurance Information Institute, failure to yield was a top cause of traffic accidents. In 2016, failure to yield was the primary reason behind 3,659 accidents or 7% of all accidents. There are many reasons that a person may not yield to those with the right of way. One of the primary reasons behind failure to yield is intoxication. Distracted driving is another major reason that people will fail to yield. Many times, both intoxicated and distracted drivers simply fail to see the traffic signal or sign. Unfortunately, these accidents result in costly injury, property damage, and even death.
My Sun Coast reports on a woman who was critically injured in a car accident in Palmetto.
The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon at about 3:47 p.m. on US-41 at Moccasin Willow Road.
A 2001 Ford Explorer being driven by 18-year-old Aaron Walters of Cape Coral was traveling north on US-41 with three passengers in his vehicle. The passengers were 19-year-old Katelynn Greenhalgh, 18-year-old William Greenhalgh, and a 40-year-old woman whose name was not released.
Officers with the FHP say that it was unclear who had the right of way as Walters traveled through the intersection with Moccasin Willow Road. At the same time, 19-year-old Allison David was attempting to turn left on Moccasin Willow Road and the two vehicles collided.
Walters hit the front left side of David’s vehicle. The collision caused Walter’s vehicle to roll over in the middle of the intersection.
The 40-year-old woman was critically injured and was taken to Bayfront Hospital. The others only received minor injuries.
A Driver And The Passenger Were Critically Injured In A Single-Vehicle Crash With many people out of work or working from home, and many businesses remain remaining closed as a method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the roadways are less congested than ever before. This presents an opportunity that some drivers cannot resist, driving dangerously faster than posted speed limits. Unfortunately, this means that while overall...
10 Tips to Take Stress Out of Your Daily Commute Long daily commutes are par for the course in many regions of Florida, particularly in South Florida. According to data from the Census Bureau, the average commute time in 2011 in Broward County was 27.5 minutes each way. The average in Palm Beach County was 23.9 minutes each way. According to CNN, long daily commutes...
Speeding Driver Causes Fiery Orlando Car Crash Posted on Dec 01, 2010 A speeding driver caused a fire and heavy damage at a self-storage facility in Orlando this week. The accident occurred Thursday morning. Natasha Persaud, 20, was driving a BMW on Old Winter Garden road in Orlando, FL, when she lost control of her vehicle, hit a ditch, became airborne, rolled,...
Get the Car Wreck Settlement You Deserve Following an accident, figuring out the amount of compensation to which you’re entitled under state law, your policy terms, the other driver’s policy, and from other sources can be frustrating. Many make mistakes when pursuing a claim. If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important that you recover a fair settlement. Having a Fort Lauderdale...
Will Auto Insurance Cover a Golf Cart Accident? Automobile insurance generally will not cover a golf cart accident unless a motorist hits the golf cart. Aside from wheels and other loose similarities, golf carts and automobiles are wholly different. Therefore, your auto insurance will generally cover your vehicles alone. However, if a motor vehicle driver strikes your golf cart causing injuries, you might...
What Are Common Injuries Following Rear-End Collisions? A rear-end collision may occur at low speeds, yet you could still suffer many injuries after such accidents. Common injuries following rear-end collisions can be minor (like scrapes and bruises) or major (like broken bones and spinal cord injury). You may also have to worry about whiplash and other injuries that could leave behind lasting...
How Is Fault Determined in a Golf Cart Accident? If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a golf cart accident, a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer can hold the at-fault party accountable on your behalf. They will explain how fault is determined in this kind of accident and how your state defines negligence. Typically, the elements that constitute negligence can establish how fault...
What Is the Penalty for a Hit and Run in Florida? The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) explains the potential penalties for a hit and run in Florida. They are as follows: If a hit and run motorist causes property damage, then they may face a second-degree misdemeanor charge, which may result in a $500 fine and up to 60 days in...