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More often than we realize, car accidents in South Florida become more complex when the responsible driver decides to flee the scene, leaving the person they hit without immediate medical attention and with fewer options for pursuing justice and compensation.
If you, a family member or a close friend were the unfortunate victims of such an incident, we recommend hiring a Miami hit-and-run accident lawyer capable of representing you. At Gallardo Law Firm, we have experienced and talented professionals who can help you get the maximum compensation possible.
Statistics show that hit and run crashes in Florida average over 103,000 per year. Consistent with that trend, during the 5 years to 2023, there were 515957 such crashes, resulting in an unfortunate 1251 fatalities, including 144 pedestrians and 50 bicyclists.
In the face of these alarming numbers, navigating such a complex legal process can be overwhelming, not only because of the practical implications but also because of the emotional component these incidents leave on victims. Protecting yourself and your loved ones is much easier if you seek our firm's counsel as quickly as possible.
Our attorneys have all the necessary resources to build a solid strategy that guarantees the compensation you deserve and the compensation for the economic, physical, and psychological damages you suffered.
With the advice of Gallardo Law Firm, you will be able to seek compensation through lawsuits against the responsible party once identified and through your own insurance policy if it has coverage against uninsured motorists. We understand that victims often have an enormous burden of stress as they experience feelings of abandonment and frustration in the face of the logical difficulties in pinpointing the guilty party, which in turn hinders the claims process.
A hit and run accident claim is, in essence, a lawsuit for financial compensation based on the victim's rights under the law, which, in Florida, gives the right to demand payment from the responsible party. The case may be based on the circumstances under which the collision occurred in the first instance and the very fact that the other driver chose to flee the scene.
If you are involved in such a situation, it is important to know that filing a claim is sometimes the only and best way to use the legal system to your advantage to get the compensation you deserve and to hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligent behavior.
Generally, in these crashes, numerous factors are involved in determining the causes of the incident:
During the case preparation, our lawyers will also help you distinguish the reasons why the driver caused the collision and fled the scene. Among the most common reasons are fear of legal consequences, lack of financial capacity, inexperience or panic, and previous problems with the law.
Such arguments and the characteristics of an event of this type, in which the person responsible leaves the scene and commits a serious crime, mean that the consequences can be more severe than in other types of road accidents. One of the most dangerous consequences is that the person hit by a car takes longer to receive the medical attention they require, so their injuries may become more complicated and even life-threatening.
Local law requires the driver of any vehicle involved in a collision to immediately stop and remain at the scene until they have given all personal information, rendered reasonable assistance to any person injured in the collision, and informed the authorities of what happened. Failure to wait at the scene of a crash is a felony and can result in severe penalties:
For Gallardo Law Firm, every client becomes a member of the family. We have years of experience helping personal injury victims, particularly those injured in hit-and-run accidents, in Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Homestead, Hialeah Gardens, Aventura, Westchester, and any other area of the city.
We offer you the opportune legal advice and guarantee the most complete answer to each of your questions regarding the best way to file a lawsuit. We understand how sensitive the situation you are in is, and that is precisely why we are committed to defending you and working to get you the maximum compensation possible without charging our fees until we win your case.
The key is to prove that you were injured in the accident and that the driver violated federal and local laws by failing to stop and exchange contact information with you or help you obtain immediate medical attention. Among the damages you can recover are:
The value of your settlement depends largely on the severity of your wounds, the circumstances of the crash, and the ability of your attorneys to negotiate aggressively with the insurance companies involved. If you choose to work with us, we can make all the difference in your recovery from this terrible situation.
In this city, and generally throughout the state, it is mandatory that a driver involved in any type of roadway collision stop and exchange contact information with other affected persons. The laws are set to protect the victim and ensure that the victim receives the assistance they need.
Before filing an actual claim, you need to know whether your claim is valid and seek advice from an experienced attorney to maximize recovery of just compensation. The first step toward proving how authentic your claim is is to gather all the material evidence that exists, including police and medical reports, photos of the scene, and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the crash. You must also:
To expose the negligence of the other driver involved in the accident, it is necessary to prove that his behavior was reckless and careless through solid and irrefutable evidence showing that the driver did not comply with his duty of care, i.e., that he did not operate his vehicle in a safe manner.
You must also prove that the responsible party drove under the effect of narcotics or alcohol, that he did not respect the traffic signs, and that he did not keep within the speed limit established at the place of occurrence. It is also essential to prove that the breach of these duties was the direct cause of the accident, and evidence of physical injury, property damage, or loss of income should be provided through photos or security camera recordings.
Make no doubt about it: hit and run is a serious crime that can worsen the final outcome of the collision because, as a victim, you do not receive medical attention as quickly as you need it, which can cause you more stress and fear. If this is your story or that of a family member, contact us as soon as possible and initiate a lawsuit.
These cases present unique challenges that we will help you overcome. The most common is the difficulty of finding the responsible party and proving, for example, that he was drunk at the time of the collision because his blood alcohol level was already low. Another common obstacle has to do with the purpose of the insurance companies that, in the absence of an identified at-fault driver, will try to minimize the payment of your claim.
Fatal hit-and-run collisions are even more complex because of the emotional implications of the loss of life, especially for the loved ones of the deceased. The first step in these cases is to report it to the authorities as soon as possible so that a criminal investigation can be initiated to locate the driver responsible.
It is up to the police to collect evidence of the crash, such as photos and videos of the scene, witness statements, and access to images from traffic or security cameras in the area of the crash. The victim's family members have the right to file a lawsuit to cover funeral and burial costs, loss of companionship and emotional support, and punitive damages if it is proven that the hit-and-run driver acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Our Miami hit and run accident lawyers know the rule of limitations that applies in these cases and will file your claim as soon as possible. Pursuant to section 95.11(3)(a), Florida Statutes, the maximum time limit is usually up to four years, although if the proceeding is as a result of the death of a close family member, the time you have is a mere 24 months.
At first glance, these time periods seem sufficient. However, the longer you wait to initiate legal proceedings, the more complicated they will be, especially because some of the evidence may deteriorate, expire, or disappear. For example, video images may be deleted, or something may be recorded over, and witnesses may forget key details and essential information, compromising the strength of the case.
Our experience in these legal proceedings has allowed us to understand that many people involved in these incidents do not know the actual value of their chaos and what they are entitled to according to the law's interpretations. They assume they can only claim the value of their emergency medical bills, and it is our duty to ensure your benefits are as complete as possible.
Our hit and run accident lawyers can support you to comprehend the full amount of compensation you can obtain through a lawsuit. We offer you full legal representation and compassionate and fair treatment that considers your needs and emotions. Our services include:
Contact us today for a free initial consultation to review your case. It is critical that you do not let time pass to prevent evidence from deteriorating and to reduce the time it takes to file the lawsuit on your behalf.
We have offices in Miami and Hialeah and a gifted team of hit and run lawyers and paralegals who will always defend your interests. We speak English and Spanish and are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the sooner you write to us, the sooner we can get to work for you.