Who Is Liable if Flying Debris Hits My Car While Driving?

It can be challenging to determine who is liable if flying debris hits your car while you’re driving. Depending on the details of your accident, several parties could be responsible, such as another driver, a government entity, or a construction company. If you were involved in a car accident after being hit by flying debris, it is best that you contact an attorney. A skilled lawyer can help determine who is liable for your injuries and damages. An attorney can help you file your car accident claim and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Who Is Responsible if Flying Debris Causes You an Injury on a Florida Highway?

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that road debris is one of the leading causes of traffic crashes in Florida. According to the FDOT, in 2019, there were over 10,800 traffic crashes attributed to road debris. Road debris is any kind of hazard on or off a road. Any material, substance, or object that is foreign to the regular roadway environment is considered road debris. Debris can be produced by vehicles. There are also many non-vehicular sources of debris.

When you are driving, and road debris suddenly comes flying your way, you might lose control of your vehicle and crash into another vehicle or a guardrail. When this happens, you may suffer severe injuries, which result in, among others, substantial medical expenses, significant pain and suffering, and lost wages. Who do you blame for your injuries and damages in such a case? The following are some of the parties who may be liable if flying debris hits your car while you’re driving;

• A negligent driver: If the source of the debris that hit your car and caused you to crash is another vehicle, the driver of that vehicle may be liable for your injuries and damages if their negligence contributed to the debris flying towards you. For example, if cargo from a truck is to blame for your accident, the truck driver may be liable if they had not secured the load correctly.
• A government entity: Sometimes, road debris may stem from inadequate road maintenance. If this is the case, you may be able to hold the government entity in charge of maintaining the particular stretch where your accident happened liable. Because pursuing a personal injury claim against a government entity can be complex, it is crucial that you hire an attorney.
• A construction company: If your accident happened along a construction zone due to dislodged construction material, you may be able to hold the construction company liable if their negligence resulted in the material becoming a hazard.
• A private property owner: If the flying debris came from a private property, an attorney may be able to help you file a claim against the property owner if the property owner failed to maintain their property.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you’ve been involved in a car accident due to flying debris, contact our Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm. We can help you determine who is liable for your injuries and damages and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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

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