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.

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.

Florida is home to countless bicyclists who take advantage of the warm weather and flat terrain to move around on two wheels.  Anyone who drives in Florida understands that bicyclists are a regular sight on the roads and that they need to be given the proper amount of room to avoid problems.  Tragically, something went terribly wrong with this norm early this morning when a bicyclist was killed in an Oakland Park hit-and-run accident.  Police are still searching for the driver involved.

According to the authorities, this fatal Oakland Park hit-and-run accident occurred this morning at approximately 20 minutes after midnight.  An adult male was riding his bicycle along the 1100 block of East Oakland Park Boulevard, where he was struck and killed by a vehicle.  Police found a red or maroon fender that is believed to be from a Jaguar that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002.  Police are asking anyone with information regarding this crash to come forward.

Florida Bicycle 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 Oakland Park hit-and-run accident, and we hope that the driver involved in this crash is soon brought to justice.  In addition, this Oakland Park bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, almost 4,800 of these crashes occur, leading to 4,300 injuries and to 100 fatalities.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, if or when the driver involved in this Oakland Park bicycle accident is located, he or she will face serious criminal charges.  In addition, this driver could also face a Florida wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and the case returns a favorable result, the family could be compensated for their losses, including lost income and loss of companionship.

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

Anyone who has spent any time on the roads in Florida understands that bicyclists are in sight and in the vicinity of larger vehicles at all hours of the day and on just about every road.  Therefore, drivers should be used to seeing them and be able to avoid them, even at night when visibility can be low.  Tragically, something went wrong over the weekend that led to the death of a young man in an Oakland Park bicycle accident.  The driver fled the scene, turning the situation into a hit-and-run investigation.

According to the police, this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident occurred Saturday night when 22-year-old Michael James Martin of Oakland Park was riding his bicycle against traffic in a westbound direction on Northeast 33rd Street when he was struck by a vehicle in the 800 block, approximately one mile from his home.  Two people allegedly got out of the vehicle but then got back in and the car fled the scene.  Police are on the lookout for them, but Mr. Martin did not survive his injuries.

Florida Bicycle Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to express our sorrow and our condolences for the family of the young man who was tragically killed, and we hope that those who were involved in this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident are identified and brought to justice soon.  In addition, this Oakland Park bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 4,700 such accidents occur, leading to more than 4,300 injuries and to approximately 100 fatalities.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

If or when the driver involved in this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she could face serious criminal charges.  That driver could also face a Florida wrongful death lawsuit if the family chooses to initiate such a filing.  If a case is filed and is successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their loss, although it’s possible that Florida’s comparative negligence standard could be applied that would assign a percentage of fault to each party.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Walking along a street is an activity that involves at least a slight degree of risk, but few if any people would be expected to foresee a vehicle coming off the road and onto the grass that runs alongside it.  Unfortunately, that’s apparently what occurred yesterday when a 7-year-old girl was hit and critically injured in a North Lauderdale pedestrian accident.  The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash then fled the scene.

This North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident occurred yesterday along the 7300 block of Tam O’Shanter Boulevard.  7-year-old Francesca Moise was walking with her mother and two siblings when the driver of a black and white Acura came off the road and hit her.  The girl was critically injured, but rescue workers revived her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she remains in a coma.  The vehicle was located a short time later, but police are still looking for the driver.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere hopes that the little girl who was senselessly hit is able to recover from her injuries.  In addition, we hope that the driver in this North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident is ultimately brought to justice.  This accident will also become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 7,500 people are injured and approximately 500 people are killed in these occurrences.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

It seems that more often than not, drivers in Florida hit-and-run accidents are ultimately apprehended.  If or when that happens with this case, the driver will clearly face serious criminal charges.  That doesn’t mean that the family of the girl still couldn’t file a Florida personal injury lawsuit.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their medical costs and emotional distress.

If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When a child is harmed in a Florida car accident, it’s always a difficult situation to handle for family members and anyone else either involved.  Unfortunately, when a child is harmed in a Florida hit-and-run accident, it only makes matters worse, as police must then search for, identify and apprehend the driver in the crash.  Unfortunately, that appears to be what occurred late last week in North Lauderdale. Police are asking for help in identifying the driver in a North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident that seriously injured a 7-year-old boy.  No names of those involved have been released, but the accident occurred on Friday at McNab Road and U.S. 441.  The driver did not stop after the collision, and the boy had to be airlifted to Broward General Medical Center in a police helicopter.  No update was given regarding his condition.

Florida Car Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to extend our hope that the little boy is able to recover from his injuries and that the driver in this North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident is ultimately found.  Unfortunately, this incident will only become part of the statistics regarding Florida car accidents overall.  Every year, approximately 200,000 people are injured in these crashes, and estimates indicate that more than 3,000 Florida hit-and-run crashes take place on an annual basis.

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It seems that more often than not, drivers in Florida hit-and-run crashes are ultimately apprehended.  If or when this step is taken with this accident, the driver will likely face serious criminal charges.  That won’t prevent the family from filing a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver, however.  If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for medical costs and pain and suffering. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a hit-and-run driver, do not hesitate to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding negligent and reckless drivers accountable for the harm they have caused for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Most of us who have spent any time behind the wheel of a vehicle understand that when a city bus stops and drops off passengers, it’s reasonable to expect that pedestrians will soon be looking to cross the road.  Unfortunately, it’s possible that one unidentified driver did not foresee this probability, as a woman was seriously injured in a Tamarac pedestrian accident yesterday when she was run down after getting off of a bus.  The driver is unidentified because he or she fled the scene after the crash, making this another Florida hit-and-run accident.

According to police, this fatal Tamarac pedestrian accident occurred yesterday afternoon at the 4000 block of Commercial Boulevard when an 84-year-old woman got off of a bus and started to cross the street.  A driver in what is believed to be a Chevrolet sedan ran down the woman and fled the scene afterward.  The woman, whose name was not released pending notification of family members, was rushed to a nearby hospital where she remains in critical condition.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to extend our thoughts and hopes that the woman who was run down is able to recover from her injuries and get back on her feet at some point soon.  Secondly, this incident will only add to the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 8,000 such accidents occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and more than 500 deaths. In addition, approximately 3,300 Florida hit-and-run accidents occur on an annual basis.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

The fact that a description of the vehicle involved was available will only raise hopes that the driver will ultimately be apprehended.  If or when that occurs, the driver could not only face substantial criminal liability, but also civil liability in the form of a Florida personal injury lawsuit.  If such a claim was successful, the woman could be awarded damages to compensate her for medical costs and for her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a Florida hit-and-run accident, do not wait to protect your legal rights.  Instead, seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When people cross the street on foot, they generally understand that they need to be wary of passing motorists.  Conversely, motorists understand that they need to be aware of any pedestrians who may be crossing a street, and this should not be particularly difficult if a pedestrian is making his way across the road with a walker.  Tragically, a man lost his life last night in a Pompano Beach hit-and-run accident while attempting to cross the street with his walking aid.

According to police, this Pompano Beach hit-and-run accident occurred just before 10 p.m. in the 900 block of East Sample Road, a few blocks east of Dixie Highway.  The man, whose name has not been released pending notification of family members, was making his way across the street when he was slammed by what witnesses describe as a dark Dodge Durango.  Witnesses stated that the force of the impact threw the man for a distance of approximately 100 feet.  The driver fled the scene after the crash, and the man was killed instantly.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Statistics

We’d initially like to send our condolences to the family of the man who was killed.  They either already have or are about to receive the type of news from police that no one should have to face, and it will be a difficult time ahead for them.  Unfortunately, this fatal Pompano Beach pedestrian accident will only add to the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 8,000 such accidents occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and more than 500 deaths.  In addition, estimates indicate that as many as 3,300 Florida hit-and-run accidents occur on an annual basis.

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Assuming the driver in this accident is ultimately apprehended - and they generally are, particularly when there’s a vehicle description available - he or she will face significant criminal liability.  In addition, the driver could face substantial civil liability in the form of damages if the family of the man who was killed files what turns out to be a successful Florida wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.

If you have lost someone you love in a Florida hit-and-run accident, do not wait to begin the process of protecting your rights.  Instead, seek the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting for aggrieved families for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Pedestrians generally understand the laws that deal with right-of-way issues when it comes to sharing space with moving vehicles.  However, burdens are also placed on drivers to be aware of pedestrians at almost any time, and when something goes wrong it only adds to the statistics surrounding Florida pedestrian accidents.  This can become more possible if the pedestrian who is hit is too young to understand these regulations.

Sadly, a 13-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle last night as he ran across the westbound lanes of State Road 84, near 12th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  What made the situation even worse was that according to witness accounts, the van that hit the boy immediately stopped, backed up and drove off, fleeing the scene before help could arrive.  A helpful witness followed the van, which was located, but the driver has yet to be found.

Pedestrian Accidents Ft. Lauderdale

This situation only adds to the overall troubling Florida pedestrian accident statistics.  On an annual basis, more than 500 pedestrians are killed and another 7,500 are injured in these crashes.  In addition, Florida is one of the highest-ranking states in terms of hit-and-run accidents in the United States, with an annual average of approximately 3,300 such incidents.

Leaving the scene of an accident, another term for hit-and-run, is a serious crime in Florida.  State law specifically states that:

316.027 Crash involving death or personal injuries.–

(1)(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting in injury of any person must immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the crash, or as close thereto as possible, and must remain at the scene of the crash until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of s. 316.062. Any person who willfully violates this paragraph is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

A felony of the third degree can lead to a prison term of up to five years.

Contact a Florida Auto Accident Attorney

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a Florida pedestrian accident, even if it was a hit-and-run, you need the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding hit-and-run drivers accountable for the harm they’ve caused for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Pedestrians are a regular sight anywhere in Florida, and those who happen to be behind the wheel of a vehicle when pedestrians are nearby need to drive defensively enough to ensure their safety.  Clearly, a pedestrian is at a tremendous disadvantage when it comes to collisions with any moving vehicle, as they are completely defenseless against both the vehicle and the environment around them.  Sadly, a Deerfield Beach pedestrian accident occurred this morning, and what’s worse is that the accident has been ruled a hit-and-run.

The collision occurred early this morning at the intersection of East Hillsboro Boulevard and North Federal Highway, and as of now authorities have stated that the pedestrian is recovering from his injuries.  Therefore, thankfully, it does not appear that the pedestrian’s life is in danger despite the fact that witnesses have stated that the man was hit by a large white van.

Pedestrian Accidents in Florida & Ft. Lauderdale

Florida pedestrian accidents are not rare occurrences.  Approximately 500 people are killed every year in Florida pedestrian accidents and another 7,500 are injured.  That’s a staggering amount of Florida pedestrian crashes that lead to injuries and fatalities, and it means that every day, approximately 22 people are either injured or killed in Florida pedestrian accidents.

The situation is only more complicated because the driver fled the scene after the crash.  Hit-and-run laws in Florida can carry significant prison terms if the driver caused serious injury or fatalities, and the first step in this situation is always to identify, locate and apprehend the suspected driver.  Generally, these drivers are eventually caught, especially if there are witness accounts of the vehicle that caused the accident.

Florida Hit & Run Accidents

Therefore, it behooves anyone who’s been harmed in a Florida hit-and-run accident to not hesitate to begin the process of protecting and enforcing their legal rights.  When a driver is identified, the process of filing a Florida personal injury lawsuit can begin.  In addition, much preliminary work can be done by an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer in terms of gathering evidence immediately so that there is no delay when a defendant is identified.

Seek the Help of an Experienced Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a pedestrian accident, you need the help of Florida personal injury attorneys who have years of experience in holding those responsible for causing harm accountable.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.