You may have missed this story last month, but a 72-year-old man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash seriously injured a pedestrian in northwest Miami-Dade County.
The victim was a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the street at around 7 p.m. when she was struck by the man’s Toyota Tundra. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance where she is currently recovering from her injuries.
Police were able to locate the driver of the vehicle thanks to surveillance footage of the incident. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury.
We bring you this story to highlight one of the many dangers pedestrians face on the roadway as well as how vulnerable they are. Do you know what to do if you or a loved one are harmed in a pedestrian accident?
If you need a Miami pedestrian accident attorney, contact the Dante Law Firm today. Their team will work with you to ensure you are compensated for all of your accident related expenses.
Florida is a tourist destination. Because of that, we tend to see a good many pedestrian accidents. We have drivers from all over the country crowding our streets. Many of them engage in negligent driver behavior.
For the latest reporting year, Florida saw over 9,000 pedestrian crashes. Out of those, there were 7,796 injuries and 667 fatalities. As you can see, most pedestrian crashes result in an injury or death.
Quite simply, pedestrians have no protections against a vehicle slamming into them. When they are hit, they are impacted twice – once with the vehicle and once with the ground. The resulting injuries can be devastating. We often see:
These injuries can become very costly, especially if long-term care is needed. Spinal cord injuries can cost over $1 million for the first year of care alone.
These accidents often happen because of driver negligence. Sometimes, drivers ignore pedestrian right-of-ways at crosswalks or intersections. Other times, they do not look before backing out of parking spaces.
We often find that drivers who hit pedestrians are distracted by their phones or other devices. Sending a text message is not more important than watching the road.
Drunk drivers continue to plague Florida roadways and they often strike pedestrians at high speeds.
We know that dealing with an injury is difficult and the last thing you need is financial problems due to your accident-related expenses. We know that medical bills can pile up quickly. We also know that your injuries can keep you from working and earning money.
Will your insurance cover all of these expenses?
At the Dante Law Firm, we will provide you with a Miami pedestrian accident attorney who will work to get you the compensation you need. You can contact us by clicking here or calling 305-949-2526 for a free consultation.
(954) 365-0000