Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

When people are involved in Florida traffic accidents, they are required by law to remain on the scene of the crash so that the police can conduct a proper investigation and sort the matter out for the good of those involved.  When a motorist leaves the scene of a crash, he or she commits a crime.  Tragically, that appears to be what occurred last week when a man on a motorcycle was hit and killed in a Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run accident.

According to the authorities, this Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.  A 52-year-old Plantation resident was riding his motorcycle in a northbound direction in the 4500 block of North Federal Highway when he was hit by the driver of a Lexus sedan.  The collision forced the motorcyclist to fall, and that fall led to injuries that proved to be fatal.  Police are asking anyone with information regarding this Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident to come forward.

Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run accident, and we hope that the police are able to soon locate the driver involved in this crash.  In addition, this Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida motorcycle accidents.  Every year, approximately 9,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly 8,500 injuries and to almost 500 fatalities.

Fort Lauderdale Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  The driver could also face a Florida wrongful death lawsuit if the surviving family members decide to initiate such a filing.  If they do and their case is successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.