The safety situation on Florida’s roads has worsened significantly over the last decade. It’s not just that more people have moved to Florida and are competing for the same road space — people are also driving more recklessly than ever before. Crash fatality rates even increased during the pandemic when there were fewer cars on the roads, showing that distracted and aggressive driving is a serious problem.

Floridians are now more likely to be involved in car accidents and suffer serious injuries. Aggressive driving contributes to more than half of all auto accident fatalities, and distracted driving remains a significant factor despite strict laws. In 2021, there were over 400,000 crashes statewide, nearly double the number from just ten years prior. Florida continues to have one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the country.

One of the most important parts of a car accident case is establishing what actually happened. Evidence plays a key role in determining liability and supporting your claim for compensation.

Useful evidence in a car accident case may include:

• Photographs of the accident scene

• Damage to the vehicles involved

• Police accident reports

• Statements from eyewitnesses

• Traffic camera or dashcam footage

• Medical records documenting injuries

Because evidence can disappear quickly, it is important to begin collecting information as soon as possible. Witnesses may become difficult to locate, and surveillance footage may be deleted if not requested promptly.