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On September 17, 2013 around 7:30 a.m. a vehicle in Lake Wales, Florida was involved in not one, but two separate crashes because of the sun's glare. The driver of a Ford Expedition slowed down because the sun's rays created a situation where he could not see well. A Chrysler 300 travelling in the same direction did not see the Ford Expedition slow down and rear-ended the SUV leaving the Chrysler 300 inoperable. The Ford Expedition was able to pull off the road; however, the Chrysler 300 was not. Shortly thereafter, a Chevrolet Avalanche driver, also  blinded by the glare, collided with the Chrysler 300.

Accuweather.com in Steering Away From Sun Glare , typically between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., reports that driving directly against the sun can block peripheral areas of vision and cause sudden moments of blindness as the sun peeks out from behind surrounding objects.

"Driving in the early morning and evening hours is dangerous and the cause of many auto crashes, truck crashes and motorcycle crashes," said Florida Accident Attorney,  Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Below are some tips from the American Automobile Association (AAA) when driving into the sun:

• Invest in polarized sunglasses. They can help reduce glare.
• Utilize your sun visor. It can help block out the sun.
• Leave more following room.  When the sun is in your eyes, it can be hard to see what the car ahead is doing.  This is one more time when it pays to leave more room between you and the next vehicle.
• Drive with your headlights on to increase your visibility to other drivers.
• Keep your windshield clean, inside and out.
• Check your windshield for pitting and cracks.
• Avoid storing papers or other items on the dashboard.
• If having a difficult time seeing the road, use lane markings to help guide you.  Rarely will visibility be absolutely perfect while driving, but if motorists know this and make the proper adjustments, you can minimize any additional risks that come with less-than-optimal visual conditions.

Fort Myers Injury Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%)  percent of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at  239. 337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com  for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.