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Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking in Florida

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One of the most common causes of car accidents in Florida is brake checking. Brake checking not only puts other drivers in danger but also the brake-checking driver. Brake checking also puts other road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, in danger. Unfortunately, brake checking can cause accidents that result in severe injuries and even death. If you’ve suffered injuries in a brake-checking accident, it is crucial that you consult a qualified car accident attorney as soon as possible. A skilled lawyer can help you understand your rights and legal options. You may be eligible to file a compensation claim against the brake-checking driver and recover compensation for your injuries and damages.

Understanding the Meaning of Brake Checking

Brake checking is a form of aggressive driving. Brake checking occurs when the driver in front slams on their brakes suddenly and without warning, intending to intimidate, shock, or scare the driver behind them. Often, drivers engage in brake checking when the driver behind them is tailgating or following too closely to intimidate them into maintaining a safer distance.

The reality is that there is no valid reason for brake checking. Even when the driver behind is tailgating, it does not mean that the driver in front can brake check. Brake checking is dangerous, and often, this behavior leads to accidents. Brake checking can cause significant damage to everybody involved.

Types of Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking

Brake checking is one of the leading causes of rear-end accidents. A rear-end accident happens when the car in the back/rear collides with the vehicle in front. After the driver in front slams on their brake without warning, the driver in the back may hit the front car. The driver at the rear may not have enough time to react and stop.

Rear-end collisions can cause several injuries. One of the most common injuries people suffer in rear-end accidents is whiplash. Other injuries that can occur after a rear-end accident include concussion, back injuries, brain injuries, and bone fractures.

Apart from rear-end accidents, brake checking can cause other types of accidents, such as multiple-vehicle collisions. Also, if the rear driver is caught by surprise, they may lose control of their vehicle and hit other vehicles or objects.

Is Brake Checking Illegal in Florida?

Brake checking is considered a form of aggressive driving in Florida and, thus, illegal. Because brake checking is unlawful, if you are involved in a car accident because of brake checking, you may have the legal right to pursue compensation from that party or their insurance company.

Brake Checking Accident Cases Can Be Complicated

Brake-checking accident cases can be complex. Liability surrounding brake-checking accidents can be complicated. If you were involved in a brake-checking accident, it is best to retain a skilled car accident attorney.

Contact Us for Legal Help

Contact our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm if you’ve been involved in a brake-checking accident. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Tampa, Bradenton, Naples, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Ocala, and Orlando areas.

Source:

leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.0895.html

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on November 15, 2023

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