Single-Vehicle Accidents And Injury Recovery In Florida

Often when a person thinks of a car wreck, they imagine one car striking another. But the unfortunate reality is there are many other car accident scenarios as well. For example, in single-vehicle accidents, one car sustains damage when a car or truck runs off the road, or collides with a building, tree, or object. Additionally, rollovers without any other vehicle involved can occur.

It is a common assumption that single-vehicle crashes are the fault of the driver, but this is not always the case. If you were hurt in a Clearwater, Hudson, or Tampa single-vehicle crash, it is essential you understand your legal options for recovery. After all, there is the likelihood you are coping with high fees in the aftermath of the event, such as expenses connected to medical bills, property damage repairs, and other accident costs.

Causes of Single-Vehicle Accidents

Single-vehicle accidents can happen for a range of reasons, including the following.

• A driver is distracted. When the operator of a vehicle is looking at a map, paying attention to their phone, or unwrapping food to eat, they are distracted. In these situations, they may veer off the road or collide with a fixed object.
• Weather risks escalate dangers. Rain, wind blowing around debris, and fog can create visibility concerns, leading to loss of control and crashes.
• Defects in Florida roadways. Potholes, uneven pavement, construction site damage, and other roadway defects can cause unexpected conditions changes for a driver.
• Blown out tires and mechanical failures. A tire blowout, faulty brakes, and steering issues can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle, leading to a single-vehicle accident.

Whatever the reason for your single-vehicle accident, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional harm. However, the process for recovering damages in a single-vehicle accident is not always clearcut. To achieve the maximum recovery and be sure that all of your accident injuries are covered by a robust settlement, seek the advice of an experienced personal injury law expert.

Determining Liability Can Be Challenging

One of the challenges of recovering damages in a single-vehicle accident is assessing the details of the crash and determining liability. While it is true that the driver is responsible for the collision in some cases, there are also situations in which other parties hold some or all of the responsibility. For instance, it may be possible to hold a  municipality responsible if they should have maintained better road conditions. Or a car manufacturer may be liable if the crash was prompted by a defective vehicle component.

Single-vehicle accidents can have serious consequences, including significant injuries and financial hardship. If you have been injured in a single-vehicle accident in Florida, talk to a Florida personal injury lawyer so that you fully understand next steps.

Have you been wondering if a financial settlement is possible after a single-car crash? The skilled attorneys at Roman & Roman can answer your questions. Our team of personal injury lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience. Schedule your no-obligation, free consultation today.

Although the law firm of Roman & Roman has offices in Clearwater, Hudson and Tampa, we handle cases and claims throughout  Florida. We also meet personally with our clients if at all possible, rather than impersonally over the phone or on the Internet.