Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

Hit-and-run accidents always create an ugly and stressful aftermath for those who have been harmed.  This is especially so when the person who was hit is killed as a result of this crime.  Tragically, a man in Fort Lauderdale was crossing a street over the weekend when he was struck by a vehicle that was being driven by a teenager.  His injuries took his life, and the driver was found shortly after the crash after fleeing the scene.  Florida hit-and-run accidents seem to occur regularly, but they are likely not as common as Florida pedestrian accidents.

Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

On an annual basis, there are more than 8,000 Florida pedestrian accidents recorded with police.  Of these 8,000 accidents, an average of more than 7,500 pedestrians are injured and more than 500 Florida pedestrians are killed every year in collisions with vehicles.  These statistics have remained largely uniform and steady despite intensified efforts to curb all Florida traffic accidents.

What’s sure to follow this incident is that the young driver will be charged with what will likely be a series of serious crimes after police complete their investigation of the accident.  It’s likely that authorities will seek additional witnesses to obtain some sort of gauge as to how fast the driver was moving and whether he attempted to stop after the collision.  What is also not known at this time is whether drugs or alcohol played a role in this case, and if they are found to be present the situation will likely only get worse for the driver.

Despite any and all criminal charges that the defendant will have to face, he could also be the subject of extreme civil liability if the family of the pedestrian killed decides to seek justice by way of a Florida wrongful death lawsuit.  If so, the defendant could face damages that include medical costs, funeral and burial costs, lost earnings and other damages if he is found liable by a court.

Fort Lauderdale Injury Attorneys Lawyers

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a Florida pedestrian accident, you need the help of Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers who understand what it takes to manage a case properly and successfully so that the family of the person killed can grieve appropriately.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.