Miami Car Accident Laws: Four Little-Known Laws

       

     If you’ve been in a car accident and are facing the challenges of medical expenses, time off work, and rehabilitation, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate insurance policies, car accident laws, and determine the next steps. Unfortunately, many victims and their families suffer in silence, unaware that they may be entitled to recovery for their injuries and losses. After an accident, innocent individuals sometimes blame themselves for the accident, when the reality is that under the law, the other party is at fault. Here are four little known Miami car accident laws to consider if you’ve been in an accident.

1.      Cars pulling out from a private building, driveway, or alley, must stop before crossing a sidewalk or crosswalk. Pedestrians and bikers have the right of way when riding bike or walking on designated sidewalks and crosswalks. If you were struck by a car as a pedestrian or biker and the car failed to yield right of way, you may be entitled to recovery for your injuries or damages.

2.      Drivers who leave their keys in the car ignition can actually be held responsible for any damages a thief does using your car. According to WFLX, it is illegal to leave your keys inside your car, just as it is illegal to leave your car unattended with the engine running.

3.      Drivers must stop fully at a stop sign. Ignoring traffic signs often leads to accidents. Drivers must come to a full stop under Florida traffic law.

4.      Drivers must look both ways at intersections, even when they have the right of way. There are instances where a driver may have a green light to turn left, but a pedestrian also has the right of way. In this case, the driver must yield to the pedestrian. Unfortunately, accidents happen when drivers fail to look before they go.

If you’ve been in an accident in Miami, Florida, there are many laws that govern traffic. It can be difficult to know who is at fault without the counsel of a qualified Miami car accident lawyer. Contact a lawyer today at www.wolfsonlawfirm.com to learn more about your rights and determine whether you may be entitled to compensation under the law.