Reckless Driving

Some drivers cause car accidents by inattention or careless driving. Other drivers intentionally disregard the safety of others and cause crashes through reckless driving. Reckless drivers are a menace on the highway and should be held accountable for the injuries they cause through their misconduct.

If you have been injured by a reckless driver, talk to a knowledgeable Florida car accident lawyer to understand your legal rights. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. I have more than three decades of experience handling reckless driving accidents and personal injury claims.  I’m one of the first attorneys in Florida to be board certified as a civil trial lawyer. And I take pride in leading a team of lawyers, paralegals and staff who are committed to providing personalized service to clients across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Choosing a knowledgeable automobile accident lawyer does make a difference.

Call (877) 536-1911 to speak with an experienced car accident attorney or fill out our online contact form.

Reckless Drivers in South Florida

Reckless drivers are a hazard on Florida highways, and reckless driving is a serious criminal offense. Florida criminal laws punish those convicted of reckless driving with fines and imprisonment. Reckless drivers differ from other at-fault drivers such as careless drivers because their dangerous driving involves willful disregard of the safety of other motorists. Improper driving behavior — including driving at high speeds, tailgating, passing on the shoulder, failing to obey traffic signals and trying to flee from police — may cause a reckless driving accident.

Any reckless driver who causes serious injury to another person may be found guilty of a third-degree felony and sentenced to up to five years in prison. Any driver who tries to flee from police in a motor vehicle is a reckless driver, as defined by Florida law.

Victims of reckless drivers often need help overcoming bodily injuries and physical impairments. Some reckless driving accident injuries may cause permanent disabilities and loss of use of some body parts. Fortunately, Florida law is on your side if a reckless driver has harmed you. You can file a lawsuit in civil court, demanding that the reckless driver and their insurance company pay compensation for your injuries and damages caused by the driver’s intentional disregard for safety. A civil lawsuit is separate and in addition to any criminal penalties the reckless driver faces.

Reckless drivers should be made to answer for the harm they intentionally cause other motorists on Florida roads and highways. We are committed to helping victims of reckless drivers.

Turn to an Experienced Florida Accident Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured in a traffic accident caused by a reckless driver, contact an aggressive car accident attorney who has helped many injury victims recover from a serious automobile accident. I am attorney Philip DeBerard. I have more than three decades of legal experience representing people injured in car accidents and other personal injury claims. My legal skill has received the highest AV preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the most recognized national legal directory.

At the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney, we pride ourselves on providing one-on-one attention that other firms fail to deliver to people across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Our law firm represents victims of reckless driver accidents across South Florida including Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Okeechobee,  Palm Beach and Vero Beach. If character attributes like integrity, dedication and compassion are traits you seek in a personal injury lawyer, call Philip DeBerard. Choosing an experienced automobile accident lawyer does make a difference.

Call (877) 536-1911 to speak with a knowledgeable Florida motor vehicle accident attorney or fill out our online contact form.