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Dangerous Road Conditions Cause Orlando Car Accidents

It is easy to assume that an Orlando car accident was caused by the negligent actions of one of the drivers. Maybe a car ran a red light or a vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way. While these are common factors cited in Florida auto accidents, there is another common cause that you might not have considered. Florida has dangerous roads, not just for pedestrians, but motorists, as well. Dangerous road conditions have been known to result in serious, even deadly accidents.

There are often reports of vehicles falling into retention ponds, crossing over centerlines on highways and crashing through guardrails. Driver error can cause these types of accidents, but sometimes there are other elements involved.

The following is a list of some of the most hazardous road conditions that can result in serious Orlando car accidents:

• Dangerous intersection
• Inadequate warning of potential danger
• Poor visibility
• Defective guardrails
• Poor utility pole placement
• Defective construction
• Potholes
• Lack of median divider
  

A Florida crash caused by one of these road conditions can lead to catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injury, paralysis or head trauma, and even death. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an auto accident in Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County, Seminole County or Lake County, you should contact an experienced Orlando car accident attorney at the Francis Law Group at (407) 363-9939 or toll free (888) 521-2721 for legal advice. You could be entitled to compensation.

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Also, read our article, Study Uncovers Major Driver Distractions, to find out what are causing drivers to take their eyes of the road.