Florida
Accident Statistics from Your Tampa Auto Accident Attorney
With
almost 20 million residents and many more tourists all using
the roads, driving in Florida can be a risky venture. These
risks are outlined by the Florida Department of Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles in their Traffic Crash Statistics
Report.
According
to the report, there were more than 256,000 traffic accidents
in Florida during 2006. More than 137,000 of those accidents
resulted in injuries. Tampa ranked second in the state for
the most traffic accidents in 2006, with a total of 10,075
motor vehicle crashes. (The only Florida city with more
traffic accidents than Tampa was Jacksonville.)
In
the state of Florida, the 5 p.m. hour resulted in the highest
number of all types of crashes. The top three Florida traffic
accident causes in 2006 were: (1) careless driving, (2)
failure to yield the right-of-way, and (3) driving under
the influence.
Being
injured in a car accident is a wake-up call to the perils
of area roadways. If you have been injured in an accident,
a Tampa auto accident attorney
from Clark and Martino, P.A., can provide you with the information
you need to help make a wise decision about your case. Please
call us at 1-866-598-9111 to schedule a free consultation.
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