In 2022, there were 391,530 reported auto accidents in Florida, with 249,118 injuries and 3,479 fatalities. In addition, there were 9,146 motorcycle crashes with 588 fatalities and 10,007 pedestrian crashes with 765 fatalities.

Cell phone use while driving accounts for thousands of motor vehicle accidents per year. Sending or reading a text typically takes the driver’s eyes off the road for 5 seconds, and at 55 mph, that is the equivalent of driving an entire football field.

Thousands of serious accidents involving large trucks occur each year on Florida roads and highways. The leading causes of these accidents are prescription drugs, traveling too fast, over-the-counter drugs, fatigue, alcohol and illegal drugs.

If you or a family member were injured in a motor vehicle or other serious accident by the negligence of another person, you may be eligible for compensation.

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