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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that 23 percent of motor vehicle crashes are tailgating accidents that lead to 2,000 deaths and 950,000 injuries every year.

According to Drivecam, Inc., a global driver risk management company, drivers are at the highest risk of having an accident when they are traveling less than 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of them. Tailgating is by far one of the most dangerous habits a driver can have.

Insurance claim data shows there is no particular area of the country with the worst tailgating. Tailgating is fairly evenly spread throughout the country.

Driving manuals recommend drivers keep a one-car length distance for every ten miles per hour of speed. This allows a safe stopping distance if the vehicle in front should suddenly apply its brakes and come to a stop. Driving on Florida's highways can sometimes be a challenge as there often is heavy and fast-flowing traffic. Even a six-car length space can be quickly filled by an aggressive driver. The NHTSA classifies tailgating as a form of aggressive driving.

Tailgating accidents are preventable. Drivers who tailgate are considered negligent because they are not exercising reasonable care when driving. To prove there is negligence, the following elements must be established:

• The at-fault driver owed a legal duty to the accident victim to operate his or her vehicle in a reasonable manner.
• The at-fault driver failed to act in a reasonable manner when operating his or her vehicle.
• The victim sustained injuries due to the at-fault driver's failure to act in a reasonable manner. 

“Victims of tailgating accidents often suffer extensive injuries or tragically die. Our Fort Myers car accident attorneys seek compensation for victims from the at-fault’s insurance company. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. suggest victims do not settle for anything less than they deserve. They should not be tempted to accept whatever offer an insurance company may make directly to them. Speaking with a Fort Myers car accident lawyer with extensive experience in preparing and negotiating claims on behalf of victims ensures victims of a complete understanding of what compensation they are entitled to receive. Please visit Case Results to learn about some of the cases we have handled. We represent people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. There are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you, and our legal team is available 24/7,” said Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) 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 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 at 239.793.7748.