Nicoletti Law Blog

Another Driver Ran Me Off the Road – Now What? You’re driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour on your normal commute to work when suddenly a driver to the left veers into your lane. You have two choices: stay where you are and be hit, or try to dodge the collision. Most drivers instinctively react by veering right and slamming on the brakes. Yet this reaction can have a dangerous or fatal outcome. The chief risk is running off the road, where you might slam into a tree or overturn your vehicle. This type of accident happens every day. It’s called a run-off-road accident. Taking action after a run-off-road accident...

What to Do After a Car Accident? Car accidents happen every single day and for many reasons. In a recent year alone, 6,725,000 reported crashes occurred in the U.S. Collisions range in severity but frequently leave victims facing injuries, property damage, and mounting bills. After a car accident, it is not uncommon to feel disoriented and unsure of what to do. The frustration usually builds in the days after your accident, as you begin to wonder how you’ll recover physically and financially from your collision. Below are the ideal steps to take after a car accident. When in doubt, consult with a skilled car accident attorney in your area as...

Driver Fatigue Accidents: What They Involve and Their Legal Implications Driving is a mentally and physically demanding task. Safe drivers focus their attention on the road. However, if a driver is drowsy or fatigued, it becomes much harder to operate a vehicle in traffic effectively. Their reaction times decrease, as do their mental processing abilities. Half of the adults in the United States admit to drowsy driving; worse yet, 20 percent have fallen asleep while operating a motor vehicle in the past year. One in 25 drivers says that they fell asleep while driving at least once in the last month. If they do fall asleep, the results can be disastrous. The Dangers...

Can People Sue After Sideswipe Collisions? Sideswipe collisions can cause serious injuries. Even when a sideswipe accident isn’t as forceful as a head-on collision, there are still serious forces generated, which can cause serious injuries in turn. Injury victims have the right to receive fair compensation for all the injuries and losses they suffer because of a sideswipe collision. An experienced Florida car accident lawyer can help protect your important legal rights. Such lawyers offer free consultations, so you can get specific information about your unique circumstances. In the meantime, learn more about sideswipe accidents and what happens after your lawyer files an insurance claim. What Is a Sideswipe...

What Can I Do When Road Rage Injures Me? Road rage is a serious public health risk throughout the entire United States, including in Florida. Long waits in heavy traffic are made worse by warm, uncomfortable weather, and these are risk factors for road rage. Florida drivers must be aware of these risk factors so they can identify aggressive driving behaviors. These bad habits are likely to cause road rage accidents—especially in the hot, humid weather that people often experience here in southern Florida. If you suffered injuries because of an aggressive driver, you have legal rights that you must protect. This can be a difficult process, but fortunately, experienced road rage...

When Reckless Driving Causes Injuries Reckless driving is a serious public health risk to all Floridians. Whether you are a driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, bicyclists, or pedestrian, your life can be placed in danger by a reckless driver, which is why it is so important to hold reckless drivers accountable for the injuries and losses they cause. If a reckless driver has injured you or a loved one, be sure to call the Nicoletti Law Firm for a free consultation as soon as possible. We fight hard to protect the legal rights of all Florida injury victims. Our experienced reckless driving lawyers have prepared this guide to answer...