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In Florida, the rain and bad weather can unpredictable. It can rain on any given day which, in turn, makes driving to work, driving to school, and the performance of errands somewhat of a challenge. The weather elements in Florida including rain can make driving more dangerous and difficult.
Drivers in the State of Florida should pay close attention to both traffic conditions and weather conditions when travelling on Florida’s roads, highways, and Interstates. When appropriate to do so, speed should be adjusted for weather conditions especially rain. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from other vehicles taking into account the distance needed to brake safely when the roads are wet.
In many Florida automobile accident, weather is a factor or element that may have caused or contributed to the cause of the automobile accident. Does this mean that weather is a valid defense in a case involving a claim for personal injuries? The answer to this question like many of those presented to a Florida Personal injury Attorney is – it depends. Since at any particular time – all drivers are operating their motor vehicles under the same weather conditions — it may not be a valid defense that the weather was bad or the roads were wet. Could the driver have adjusted his or her speed or otherwise have avoided the accident with better driving and attention to the road?
Whether it was a rainy or a clear sunny day, each Florida automobile accident should be assessed and evaluated on its own facts and circumstances. Yes, there are some limited cases in which fault cannot be assessed and it was an accident that just happened. For instance, if a tree was struck by lighting and this, in turn, caused driver to move out of his or her lane. There may be no case to pursue.
Due to the complexities of liability in automobile accident cases as well as other issues that commonly present themselves, it is important for an injury victim to contact a Florida Automobile Accident attorney for advice, consultation, and legal representation.