Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

The majority of Florida car accidents occur and lead to whatever fallout unfolds, but they also lead to relatively fast conclusions regarding what went wrong, who was at fault and what should be done by law enforcement and perhaps Florida personal injury lawyers in response.  However, that is unfortunately not the case with a Sunrise hit-and-run accident that occurred over the weekend that left a female pedestrian critically injured.  Police are still attempting to piece together what happened and to identify the driver involved in the crash.

According to the authorities, this mysterious Sunrise hit-and-run accident occurred last Friday at just after 9:30 p.m.  A woman was either walking or standing along the off-ramp of the southbound Sunrise Boulevard exit at Interstate 95.  At that point, she was mowed down by a passing motorist who fled the scene after the crash.  She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and fortunately witnesses did provide somewhat of a description of the vehicle involved.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the woman who was critically injured in this Sunrise hit-and-run accident.  We also hope that the police are able to complete their investigation and to find the driver who was involved in this crash.  In addition, this Sunrise pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, approximately 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to 7,500 injuries and to nearly 500 fatalities.

Florida Serious Injury Lawyers

It seems quite possible that if or when the driver involved in this Sunrise hit-and-run accident is identified, he or she could face serious criminal charges.  In addition, this person could face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the woman who was injured decides to initiate such a filing.  If she does and her case is successful, she could be awarded damages that compensate her for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a hit-and-run driver, you need to seek the help of Florida serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those injured for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.