What are the most common accidents in Miami-Dade and Broward County?

In Miami, Jonathan Perazzo, founder and personal injury lawyer at the Perazzo Law Firm shares insight on the most Common Accidents that can lead to a Personal Injury Claim. 

CAR ACCIDENTS rank at the top in terms of the most common type of accident with approximately 650 car accidents per day throughout the State of Florida. Figures for Miami and Orlando, the cities with the most car accidents per year according to statistics by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department. The cause of most car accidents is a result of motorist negligence, where a motorist fails to drive in a careful and prudent manner, with disregard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and all other attendant circumstances, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of the car accident lawyer's client. According to Jonathan Perazzo and the thousands of car accident cases handled, Texting and Driving is the number one cause of almost all car accident. Many times, car accidents in cities like Miami and Orlando involve other types of vehicles such as scooters and motorcycles.

When dealing with Car Accidents, a lawyer in Miami like Jonathan Perazzo affirms that one of the most difficult tasks for a Miami car accident lawyer is obtaining the compensation that the car accident victim deserves to cover medical expenses and any other losses stemming from the car accident. See What is an Insurance Claim?

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS rank second among the most common type of accident in Miami and in cities like Little Havana, Orlando, and Kissimmee. Pedestrians not only have to watch out for cars, but also motorcycle riders, bike riders, scooter operators, and public transportation and emergency vehicles like ambulances and cop cars. Pedestrian accidents in Miami are more likely to occur at crosswalks and intersections given the number of distracted motorists as well as pedestrians, many of whom cross streets and avenues while on the phone either talking or messaging. Many times, pedestrians are responsible for accidents because they are negligent when crossing. For example, some pedestrians will cross streets or avenues in the middle of the block, appearing out of nowhere from in between parked cars. Poorly lit areas don't favor pedestrians, especially at night and when pedestrians wear dark colored clothes. Sometimes, motorists simply fail to spot pedestrians when visibility is deterred due to poor lighting.

MAIN CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS:

• Negligent Motorists
• Drunk Drivers
• Negligent Cellphone Use
• Illegal left turns
• Failure to yield to pedestrians
• Poorly lit areas
• Dark clothing
• Negligent Pedestrian
• Improper Signaling
• Soiled surfaces on crosswalks and sidewalks

From years of experienced handling pedestrian accident involving motorists, the Miami car accident lawyer, Jonathan Perazzo can provide accident victims with a FREE initial consultation ONLINE or by PHONE.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS are another type of common accident in Miami and other densely populated areas in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County. Sadly, the best Miami car accident and personal injury lawyers know that most motorcycle accident victims suffer very serious and sometimes life-ending injuries. The reasons for most motorcycle accidents vary but most often include negligence on behalf of automobile drivers that make improper turns or lane changes. Many times, motorcycle riders are at fault because they either split lanes or operate their motorcycles at excessive speeds. When a motorcycle accident occurs at high speeds, the motorcycle accident victim is usually propelled from the motorcycle and sustains serious bodily injury that will require emergency and long-term medical treatment. Though most motorcycle accident victims and riders wear helmets, some don't strap them on and others disregard the importance of the helmet's quality. Another important factor that influences the number of motorcycle accidents and their severity is visibility. That is why motorcycle riders should wear reflective clothing which enhances their chances of being spotted by motorists when driving at night and in poorly lit areas. With only one headlight, a motorcycle rider may go unnoticed by a motorist when making left-hand turns or switching lanes. Both are common causes of most motorcycle accidents in Miami, Orlando, and other densely populated areas.

BICYCLE ACCIDENTS are practically inevitable considering the growing number of riders, motorists, and pedestrians taking to city streets with their smartphones strapped to their faces.  Though bike riders regularly appear as victims of traffic accidents, they are sometimes at fault for the injuries they sustain as a result of an accident involving cars. Bike lanes are a great implementation for safe cycling. However, bike lanes are usually invaded by pedestrians, joggers, roller skaters, scooter riders, and even scooter operators. Accidents involving bike riders can be avoided if cyclists ride responsively and respect traffic and signaling, especially at intersections along avenues and busy streets. Many accidents involving cyclists happen as a result of bike riders not being seen by motorists. Riding in poorly lit areas and wearing dark clothing increase the chances of bike riders suffering injuries from a bike accident.  Just like pedestrians and motorists, bike riders also fall victim to accidents because of negligent cellphone use as many times, bike riders are joy riding while on the phone. To prevent accidents that involve motor vehicles and others, everyone needs to leave cellphone use to when they are seated, calm, and not in motion. The chances of not being involved in an accident are greatly reduced when people are not on their cellphones while operating motor vehicles, riding bikes, or walking.