North Miami is the sixth largest municipality in Miami-Dade county, home to over 60,000 people. Its most prominent attractions include one of Florida International University’s campuses and the Museum of Contemporary Art (commonly referred to as MoCA). Miami-Dade has some of Florida’s best places and attractions within its county lines, however it is also Florida’s deadliest county for automotive collisions. Miami-Dade county accounts for 10% of Florida’s car accident fatalities, despite the fact that Miami residents account for only 2% of Florida’s population. This makes sense when you consider the highly dense population in the city of Miami as well as the large number of people who commute to the city for work on a daily basis. High vehicle volume makes highway driving inherently more dangerous than usual due to the large number of constantly changing parts. The North Miami car accident attorneys at The Ansara Law Firm have found that negligent behavior is usually the cause of car accidents, and that most accidents can be prevented and avoided simply by paying attention. Negligent behavior in the midst of a busy road is a recipe for disaster. Common examples of everyday negligence on the road include:
Glancing at a cell phone, adjusting the air conditioning, changing the music and driving while tired or angry are very mundane, everyday experiences for the average American driver. While none of these activities seem like they could put lives at risk, when performed in the wrong circumstances, they can be deadly. Florida’s roads and highways are full of cars, each containing drivers of different temperaments and habits, changing constantly at every moment. Sometimes vehicles change course very quickly and spontaneously, like a vehicle swerving out of the way to avoid hitting a piece of debris in the road. When a driver is distracted, they could miss the opportunity to make a split-second decision to brake or change course in order to avoid a sudden danger in their path. The North Miami car accident attorneys at The Ansara Law Firm handle a wide variety of personal injury and car accident cases on a daily basis. Areas of specialty include:
Most car accidents are more inconvenient than they are life-threatening. Dented fenders, scratched paint, deployed airbags and time spent without a car are common consequences from low speed crashes. On the other side of the spectrum, high speed car accidents can be deadly and cause severe and permanent injuries to all parties involved. Even if a driver does not immediately experience pain from an injury sustained in a car accident, the injury can subtly fester and become more serious. Neck and back injuries can seem mild at first, but the more that the individual uses these body parts, the more painful they become. This is why seeking medical attention and legal representation are both absolutely essential in any medium-high speed crash. Common injuries sustained in automotive collisions include:
In addition to any physical, emotional, or psychological trauma associated with car accidents, they can also be financially strenuous. Chiropractic adjustments, vehicle repairs, increased insurance premiums are just the beginning of the long list of expenses that come from car accidents. Since Florida is a no-fault state, each driver is required to carry valid auto insurance so that any case is covered up to at least $10,000. In more serious cases in which clients were left permanently disabled or disfigured from an accident, $10,000 is just not enough of a safety net. These hefty expenses in combination with potential loss of earning capacity put victims and their families through very tough emotional and financial periods of time. The North Miami accident lawyers at The Ansara Law Firm have fought vigorously to make sure that these kinds of clients receive compensation for any and all damages inflicted upon them, such as:
Don’t leave your family’s future up to chance. Call The Ansara Law Firm to have someone on who knows the legal system in your corner.
If you or a loved one were recently involved in an automotive collision with resulting injury in North Miami or the surrounding areas, call The Ansara Law Firm at (954) 761-3641 immediately to increase your chances of compensation.