Personal injury or tort law gives injured parties an avenue in civil court to recover compensation or damages after an accident or intentional wrongful acts.
While compensation can’t erase the harm you have suffered, the goal of a personal injury claim is to make you as financially whole as possible after you have suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or intentional actions.
GMV Law Group, LLP represents accident victims in all types of personal injury claims in Florida.
Our Personal Injury Practice Areas
Auto Accidents
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury claims. Every single day across Florida, there are about 650 auto accidents. Florida is currently the third-highest state in the nation for fatal car accidents with collisions accounting for nearly one-third of all accidental deaths in the state.
Driving Under the Influence
While accidents happen, many traffic accidents are avoidable — especially accidents involving intoxicated drivers. When someone chooses to drink and drive, they do so fully aware of the possible consequences of their actions.
Truck/18 Wheeler Accidents
While trucks make up a very small share of all vehicles on the road, they nevertheless account for a disproportionately large amount of accidents. Truck accidents are among the most serious types of collisions on Florida roadways and often lead to catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Accidents involving commercial vehicles are among the most serious on Florida roads. Most commercial vehicles are large, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, and they are responsible for a disproportionate amount of traffic fatalities in Florida and elsewhere in the country as freight on roadways reaches an all-time high.
Scooter Accidents
With year-round great weather, it’s no surprise that so many people in Florida choose to get around by not only car but also motorcycle, electric scooter, and motorized scooter. Many people, including tourists, even turn to scooter rentals like Lime for convenience.
Motorcycle Accidents
With its year-round sunny weather, it’s no surprise that Florida actually has the second highest number of registered motorcyclists per states in the nation. Unfortunately, Florida also has the highest total occurrences of motorcycle accidents in the country each year.
In one recent year alone, almost 11% of motorcycle fatalities in the United States occurred in Florida.
Rideshare Accidents
There are nearly 1 million Lyft and Uber drivers on the road in the United States with millions of rides completed each day. In Florida, the average Lyft or Uber rider spends between $35 and $85 per month on rideshare rides, more than riders in any other state, according to a study by Empower.
Pedestrian Accidents
In an accident, pedestrians are left completely vulnerable and typically suffer a disproportionate amount of serious and life-threatening injuries. In 2016 alone, nearly 3,175 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Florida and 652 were pedestrians.
Bicycle Accidents
Not only is Florida home to year-long summers and the most famous mouse on the planet, it’s also home to highest rate of bicycling deaths in the whole country. In fact, it’s double the national average.
Cruise Ship Accidents
For most people, a cruise is the ultimate getaway with the perfect mix of excitement, adventure, and relaxation on the beach. Every year, tens of thousands of people enjoy cruise vacations leaving Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and the Port of Miami. Unfortunately, some return with serious injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Every year, more than 1 million people are seen in emergency rooms due to slip and fall injuries. While most falls are relatively minor, a slip and fall can cause life-changing or even fatal injuries, especially for seniors and children.
Negligent Security
Property owners and landlords owe visitors, tenants, and customers a duty to provide reasonable security on their property. When they fail to meet this duty and someone is hurt in a crime such as theft, rape, or assault, they can be held legally responsible.
Sexual Assault
A sexual assault can be incredibly traumatic, not just physically but also emotionally. While the personal injury justice system does not award damages to victims, a personal injury lawsuit may be an option to reduce some of the financial strain of overcoming your experience and seeking the medical care and support you need.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one has recently died as a result of someone else’s careless behavior, unreasonable actions, or other form of negligence, you may have the right to hold the responsible party accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Contact GMV Law Group’s Personal Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one has been in an accident or injured due to someone else’s’ negligence, don’t hesitate to contact our personal injury attorneys today. Our team is ready to help you get the compensation you so rightly deserve.
We understand how devastating a personal injury can be and are prepared to offer our compassionate support during these trying times. Reach out to us today to schedule your free case review.
