Dennis Hernandez & Associates PA

With its sunny weather, sandy beaches, amusement parks and numerous entertainment and recreational hotspots, Florida is a great place to live. However, if you're driving anywhere in the state, it can also be a very dangerous place. In fact, over 402,000 car crashes occur here annually, often leading to pain, suffering and hardship for thousands of accident victims and their families.

With its temperate climate and miles of scenic coastline, Florida attracts motorcycle enthusiasts year around. Unfortunately, Florida also leads the nation in fatal motorcycle accidents. In fact, last year there were 8,875 motorcycle crashes and 534 motorcycle accident fatalities.

If you (or a loved one) have recently been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to collect compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering.It's important to consult with an experienced Florida motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of pursuing a claim against the at-fault party.

While safety technology and driver training have supposedly improved safety on our nation's roads, truck accidents and fatal truck crashes have been increasing each year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of injury crashes involving trucks has increased every year since 2009, including an 8% increase to 121,000 from 2016 to 2018.

The year-around warm weather in Florida means that people are frequently outside walking for exercise as well as for pleasure. Unfortunately, that also means that Florida has a significant number of pedestrian accidents every year. In fact, our state is consistently the most dangerous state for pedestrians, with 5,433 pedestrian fatalities reported between 2008 and 2017.

When a family member dies, the ensuing grief can seem unbearable. If your family member's death was caused by someone else's wrongful conduct, accepting the loss is even more difficult. It's impossible to turn back time and prevent the actions that led to your loved one's death; however, you may be able to hold the wrongful party accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit.