Tens of thousands of people are killed each year in road traffic accidents in the United States. Each and every single one of those lives lost represents a family tragedy, a person who was loved and cherished by their family members and friends.
If your loved one was killed in a road traffic accident, you may be able to hold those accountable to justice and receive the compensation that you are due.
In this blog post, we will highlight the statistics you should be aware of when it comes to road traffic accidents, deaths, and injuries in the state of Florida and within Orange County.
We will also highlight what you should do if your loved one was killed in a road traffic accident in the state and why you should hire a car accident attorney in Orlando. Let's get started.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 386,000 road traffic accidents in Florida last year. These resulted in 3,355 fatalities, including 741 pedestrians and 198 bicyclists. 258 people lost their lost as a result of hit-and-run crashes in the state.
Looking specifically at Orange County, there were more than 25,000 road traffic accidents in 2022, resulting in 202 fatalities. This included 55 pedestrian deaths and 16 deaths as a result of hit-and-run crashes. A further 20,000 people sustained injuries in road traffic accidents in Orange County last year.
Losing a loved one in a road traffic accident is an unimaginable tragedy. However, as we have highlighted above, it occurs multiple times every single day in Florida.
In such an event, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. This is a civil legal claim that arises when a person died due to the reckless, careless, or intentional act of another. In such a case, a finding of liability against the guilty party leads to an order to pay damages in the form of money.
In order to bring a successful wrongful death claim, a number of points must be proven by the plaintiff. These revolve around showing the existence of a duty of care, that the defendant breached this duty, and this breached duty caused the death of someone else.
The best way to prepare and file a strong wrongful death claim is to partner with an experienced car accident attorney. In Orlando and Orange County, that means partnering with Maaswinkel Law.
The aftermath of a road traffic accident in which a loved one was killed can be an incredibly difficult and emotional time. The best way to secure the justice and compensation you deserve is to hire a car accident attorney.
For the best car accident attorney in Orlando, speak to the experts at Maaswinkel Law.
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