Car Accidents

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) tracks traffic accidents through the state, and its Crash Dashboard reveals some troubling statistics about collisions in South Florida. So far in 2020, there have been a total of 44,731 motor vehicle accidents in Miami-Dade County, leading to 299 fatalities and injuries to 21,018 victims. If you were hurt in such an incident, it is good to know that you have options for recovering compensation from the at-fault driver. As with any legal matter, there are numerous statutes, court rules, and technical concepts that apply to auto crash claims.

However, you do not need to have in-depth knowledge of all of the laws or go to great lengths to learn them. Your Miami car accident lawyer will take the lead on the legal issues. There are just three basic laws every victim should know:

Florida’s No-Fault Law

Motorists throughout South Florida should take note of a recent press release from automaker Ford Motor Company, which announced that it will be launching its self-driving commercial business division in 2022. According to an October 20, 2020 article published by CNBC, the company will be integrating its fourth-generation of self-driving test vehicles in several US cities, including Miami. The latest technology, such as higher resolution cameras and improved sensors, serves as an upgrade to the fleet of Ford Escape Hybrid crossovers.

However, safety concerns remain, and you could be at an increased risk of car accidents in Miami when you are driving around these test vehicles. Some information on the dangers, as well as some benefits of autonomous automobiles, may be useful.

Dangers of Self-Driving Automobiles

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