Car Accidents Due to Tourist Mishaps

Orlando, Florida

When youre in your car driving to your usual destination work, school or errands you often see rental cars and license plates from all over the country driving through your neighborhood. Whether theyre going off the beaten path or cruising the major highways, they seem to be everywhere exploring new destinations that happen to be your home.

Florida Tourists

If youre in Florida, youre sharing the roads with over 75 million tourists a year. Theyre making pilgrimages to the beaches, golfing in one of the states plentiful courses or enjoying other entertainment attractions across the state. From the Florida Panhandle to Key West, families, college students and retirees travel up and down the state to explore and play. Florida is the most popular destination for Americans. For foreigners, its the second most popular tourist spot according to the Department of Commerce.

These tourists are a mixed blessing because they bring money into your community, but can also be hazards on the highways driving aimlessly to their next point of interest.

Tourism Hazards

The increased number of tourists means an increase in car accidents on Florida highways. Irresponsible vacationers, who dont take the time to preplan their trips, are driving erratically and causing safety hazards on the roads. Theyre reading maps while driving, crossing lanes without consideration for other traffic or drinking and driving.

At 250,000 auto accidents per year, compared to other states, Florida ranks above average in the number of serious injuries and deaths caused by vehicle accidents in the country. Over 1,200 fatalities in 2004 were caused by auto accidents on Floridas highways, many of them attributed to an increase in traffic due to tourism.

If youre involved in a auto accident with a tourist, the consequences can be life changing or deadly. You need an experienced lawyer to give you legal advice should you or a loved one suffer from any of the following personal injuries:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Burn Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Motorcycle Accident
• Truck Accident
• Bus Accident
• Pedestrian Accident

In Orlando, Florida, the auto accident attorneys at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter can advise you on Floridas No Fault insurance laws and help you claim the damages you deserve caused by a tourist mishap. Whether it is property damage or personal injury, please contact our experienced auto accident attorneys at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter. Well get you and your family financial compensation you deserve.