In 2007, auto accidents claimed the lives of more than seven hundred people every day. Many of those deaths were preventable, particularly because driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol injured and killed millions of drivers, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians and bystanders.

Driver inattention also runs rampant. Careless drivers ignore traffic signs and signals, chat on cell phones, apply makeup, change clothes, eat, read and even send text messages while driving recklessly endangering the lives of others. Improper passing, driving on the wrong side of the road and stopping unexpectedly in moving traffic also causes millions of auto accidents each year.

Young or new drivers are particularly at risk. Driver inexperience, driving too fast for road conditions, neglecting to wear a seat belt, driving when overly fatigued, drinking and driving and chatting with passengers injures and kills young drivers and others each year.

Road rage accidents also create a chaotic driving environment that leads to loss of life.

Has the mistake or recklessness of another driver caused injury or death to you or a loved one? The friendly and knowledgeable Florida auto accident attorneys at Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith, P.A. in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Please contact us to schedule a free personal injury consultation.