Are You Aware that an Obstructed View can Cause an Accident in Florida?

Many people enjoy hanging items from the rear-view mirror. It is a habit difficult to break, especially if these items bring back good memories. Something as simple as graduation tassels and car fresheners can reduce visibility and cause an accident. Some drivers have too many items and they put a strain on the mirror’s mount, which may cause it to break. Contact a personal injury attorney if you have been involved in a car accident.

The problem with visibility

One of the most common problems associated with hanging items from the rear-view mirror is that lack of visibility. The more items you hang, the less visibility you will have. Even small items can obstruct a portion of the view, which makes it easier to get involved in a car accident because you didn’t see the other driver or vehicle. If a car accident does happen and the officer determines one of the drivers could not see because of the things hanging from the mirror, it will be the driver’s fault for not preventing the situation that led to the accident. Also, sometimes it is illegal to hang items from the rear-view mirror, based on your location.

Additional strain on the rear-view mirror

Another reason why it is not a good idea to hang items from the rear-view mirror is that these items can add additional strain and cause the mirror to fall off. Remember the mirror is glued to the windshield and it can only support the weight designed to support. Adding additional weight can leave you without a mirror and complicate things further. It is important you keep your view unobstructed and safe from the weight of too many items.

Some legal issues

Besides obstructing the driver’s view of the roadway, hanging items from the rear-view mirror may be illegal so the police may pull you over. The law clearly states that no items that obstruct the driver’s view should be attached to the rear-view mirror as it may distract the driver. However, if the items are not too large, it may not be enough evidence to prove the item didn’t obstruct the driver’s view and something else may have caused the accident.

Why you may need an attorney?

You may need a Fort Lauderdale car accident attorney to prove that the view was not obstructed and you were not distracted when the accident happened. You may have to go to trial and convince the judge the officer lacked reasonable suspicion to stop you. This is a difficult thing to do if you don’t have an attorney on your side. You can be charged with a misdemeanor but your case can be dismissed as long as your attorney convinces the judge the items hanging from your mirror didn’t obstruct visibility.

Contact us today and schedule your initial case review with a vehicle accident attorney. These cases can be complex requiring the intervention of a personal injury attorney familiar with these laws.

Over 100 Years of Combined Personal Injury Experience in Florida

Start My Claim (305) 404-8217

Reviews

Quote Quote

You Only Pay Legal Fees if We Win a Settlement

Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, PA handles a variety of personal-injury cases. We understand that you are concerned about getting healthy, getting back to work, paying your bills and of course, being fully compensated for your loss. Contact us to start the path to wholeness from your injury today.

Get Consultation
  • NEVER Pay A Fee Unless We Win Your Case

  • Highly Experienced & Professional Representationur

  • Start Your Claim Off With A FREE Case Evaluation

  • Get Back To NORMAL... As Soon As Possible

Request a Free Consultation

All Consultations Are Free of Charge

Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Helping those Injured in Accidents Across Florida

While we are proud to call Miami and Aventura home, we are also more than happy to help injured people living anywhere in the Sunshine State. In fact, we’ve even been known to travel all around the country just to meet our clients’ needs.

We are here to help the residents of:

Recent Articles from the Blog

‘PROXIMATE’ ‘INTERVENING’ AND ‘SUPERSEDING’ CAUSES

What are ‘Intervening’ and ‘Superseding’ Causes in a Personal Injury Case?

When someone is injured due to a party’s negligence or carelessness, it is up to the insured person to prove that negligence caused the...

Read More..
Scooter Accidente

Injured on a Scooter and Moped Accident? | Neufeld, Kleinberg, & Pinkiert

Motor Scooter and Moped Accidents Account for a Significant Amount of Injuries in Florida. Have you been in a Scooter or Moped Accident? ...

Read More..
Miami Top Five Common Personal Injury Lawsuits

Top Five Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits in Miami

Personal injury law is a branch of civil law that deals with cases where a person has been injured due to the negligence or intentional...

Read More..

What do you do if you are in a motorcycle accident in Florida?

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, resulting in serious injuries and significant medical bills. If you’ve been involved in a...

Read More..

What do you do if you slip and fall?‍

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Whether it’s a wet floor in a grocery store or a poorly...

Read More..

Empathy and Compassion in Personal Injury Law: Why It Matters for Your Case and Recovery

When you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want is to deal with an unsympathetic or uncompassionate personal injury...

Read More..