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Can I Recover Compensation For A Car Accident That Occurred At Night?

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A car accident can happen at any time. But driving at night can significantly increase the risk of a car accident. Because of this, drivers must take extra precautions when driving at night. When drivers are not extra careful when driving at night and accidents occur, the accidents often result in severe injuries. Fortunately, if you were in a car accident at night because another driver failed to take additional precautions, you may be eligible to file a car accident claim and recover compensation for your injuries and damages. Call a qualified car accident attorney to discuss your case if you suffered injuries in a Florida car accident that happened at night because of another driver’s negligence.

Dangers of Driving at Night

At night, visibility is low. Even if there are street lights, a driver cannot see the road clearly at night the same way they see it during the day. Because of low visibility, it becomes challenging to, among other things, judge distance at night. But low visibility is only one of the many dangers of driving at night. The following are some of the other hazards of driving at night;

Impaired Drivers

You can encounter an impaired driver on the road at any time of the day, including early morning. However, impaired driving is usually at its peak at night. The NSC reports that impaired drivers are most frequently on the road between midnight and 3 a.m., especially on weekends. If visibility is low and a driver is driving while impaired, it can significantly increase the chances of a car accident.

Speeding Drivers

Some drivers speed at night because the roads are emptier. Unfortunately, driving over the speed limit creates a risk not only for the speeding driver. It also creates a danger for other road users. Speeding reduces the time a driver has to react to an unexpected hazard.

Note: Even when a driver is driving within the speed limit at night, there is a risk of being involved in a car accident due to low visibility. It is usually best to drive below the posted speed limit at night.

Drowsy Driving

Drugs and alcohol can result in drowsy driving. Working for long hours can lead to fatigued driving. Also, the low-light setting experienced at night can lead to drowsy driving. Just as with impaired drivers, you can encounter drowsy drivers at any time of the day. However, such drivers are most frequently on the road at night.

Inexperienced Drivers

At night, there are many inexperienced drivers on the road. These drivers lack the skills and concentration experienced drivers have, thus increasing the risk of accidents.

Distracted Driving

Drivers who cannot focus on driving pose a danger to themselves and other road users. And this danger significantly increases at night.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you were involved in a Florida car accident at night because another driver failed to take additional precautions, such as reducing their speed, you might be eligible to recover compensation. Our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can evaluate your case and help you file your compensation claim. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Miami, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Ocala, Orlando, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, and West Palm Beach areas.

Source:

nsc.org/road/safety-topics/driving-at-night?#:~:text=Shorter%20days%2C%20fatigue%2C%20compromised%20night,face%20when%20driving%20at%20night

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