Many car accidents occur when drivers fail to check their blind spots before changing lanes. Anytime you drive, you can enter someone else’s blind spot, which is why it is a common road risk. When motorists look at their blind spot before changing lanes, they may be able to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen.
If a driver’s decision not to check their blind spot caused your crash, a Tampa blind spot car accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine could help. We have helped many car accident victims recover compensation so they don’t have to deal with financial troubles because of an accident. If you have been in a car accident in Tampa, you can start with a free consultation with our Tampa personal injury law firm today.
Why Choose The Law Offices Of Anidjar & Levine After a Tampa Blind Spot Car Accident?
When dealing with painful injuries, a legal advocate can fight for you. At our firm, we hold negligent drivers accountable. If someone changes your quality of life forever, they should pay.
There are many reasons to choose our Tampa car accident lawyers to represent you after a crash in Tampa. First, we offer a free initial consultation to prospective clients. You can speak to an attorney at no cost and learn how they can help with your case. We also don’t charge for our legal services unless you win your case. You can hold the liable party accountable without having to pay anything upfront. If you recover compensation, you will pay us a percentage of your award.
When you work with a Tampa blind spot car accident attorney from our firm, we provide the following:
- Our attorneys give clients their phone numbers to make sure clients can reach them.
- Our attorneys provide frequent updates. You can always stay in the loop on what is happening with your case. Our attorneys can inform you quickly when anything new happens with your case.
- We can handle communications with the insurance company and car repair shop on your behalf. This means you can focus on recovering while we can take care of your legal matters.
- We ensure you don’t miss critical timelines. Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a) states you generally have four years from the accident date to file a lawsuit for your damages. We can try to settle your case before then.
We understand that each injury case and client is different, so we personalize our approach to each case. Our team focuses on quality cases as opposed to quantity. When you become our client, you can expect top-quality legal service.
You Could Recover Damages If Someone Else Caused Your Injuries
If someone caused an accident because they didn’t check their blind spot, you could hold them accountable and seek compensation for your damages. Damages are monetary compensation that liable parties must pay to those they injured.
Our attorneys can estimate your case’s value after identifying your damages. Examples of damages you could recover after a car accident include:
- Medical expenses: The costs of medical professionals treating your injuries.
- Lost income: The income you lose if you miss work while recovering from your injuries.
- Pain and suffering: The pain you experience from your injuries.
- Emotional distress: The emotional turmoil you went through after the accident.
- Loss of life enjoyment: If your injuries prevent you from participating in hobbies or activities you enjoy.
Pain and suffering and emotional distress are non-monetary damages, which means they do not have a fixed dollar value. Because of this, they can be harder to calculate. However, our attorneys have the tools and knowledge to estimate these losses, so you can leave that task to us.
What Is A Blind Spot?
According to the State of Florida, a blind spot is an area near your vehicle’s left and right rear corners where you cannot see with your rearview mirror. To safely change lanes, the driver must turn their head to check the blind spot to ensure another car isn’t there.
When driving on a road with multiple lanes, it is safer to avoid someone’s blind spot. You can speed up or slow down to stay out of a blind spot so that you are not in that area for too long.
Large Trucks Have More Blind Spots Than Cars
Many people believe truck drivers have few blind spots because they are higher up and have a lot of mirrors. Unfortunately, this is not true. When driving near semi-trucks, it is important to know they have more blind spots than your typical passenger vehicle.
The blind spots of large trucks include:
- Directly in front of the truck
- Directly behind the truck
- On each side of the truck
Truck drivers especially have difficulty seeing other vehicles on the right side of their trucks. The best way to determine if you’re in a blind spot is to see if you can see the trucker in their mirror. If you can see them, they are more likely to see you. If you cannot see them, they cannot see you.
How Do Blind Spot Accidents Happen In Tampa?
Usually, blind spot accidents happen because of someone’s negligence. For example, if they do not take safety steps before changing lanes, they could hit someone in the lane next to them. Common causes of blind spot accidents include:
- The driver fails to check their blind spot before turning or changing lanes.
- The driver doesn’t look in their mirrors before changing lanes.
- When a driver aggressively weaves in and out of traffic.
If someone caused an accident because they didn’t check their blind spot, our attorneys could help you recover compensation.
Contact Us Today For A Free Consultation About A Tampa Blind Spot Car Accident
Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation about your blind spot accident in Tampa. We can take your call 24/7.
We can answer your questions, explain how our Tampa blind spot car accident lawyer can help, and advise you on your next steps. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you through your case.
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