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Auto Accident Attorney Florida

Auto Accident Attorney Florida

Roy D. Oppenheim

Roy D. Oppenheim

December 8, 2019 02:39 PM

Florida Auto Accidents Attorney - Injured in an auto accident? Auto Accident Attorneys serve Florida State, with a focus on Broward County, Miami-Dade & West Palm Beach. Our Auto Accident Lawyers have over 25 years’ experience in personal injury law & auto accident law.

Does Florida Have The Worst Drivers In America?

According to recent surveys, Florida has the worst drivers in America. The basis for this reputation is all too clear on the roads, where car accidents are too common and occur on a daily basis. At Oppenheim Law, we can help you bring the appropriate claim if you have been injured in an auto accident. We can assist you in the recovery of insurance benefits as well as litigation, against the party at fault or the manufacturer, for recovery of damages. In the event you have lost a family member in an accident, you may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in your own name.

Common causes of vehicle accidents include:

  • Distracted drivers
  • Excessive speed
  • Driver fatigue
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Road conditions
  • Reckless driving
  • Disobeying traffic signals and laws
  • Design defects
  • Road rage

Please contact us online or by phone at 954-384-6114 so our attorneys can advise you of your options following an automobile accident, whether you are the injured party or the loved one of a victim.

Oppenheim Law | Florida Auto Accident Attorneys
2500 Weston Rd #404
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114

Florida Auto Accident Attorneys | Oppenheim Law

Roy D. Oppenheim

About Roy

Leading real estate & foreclosure defense attorney, and recognized legal expert. From Wall Street to Main Street, Roy Oppenheim is a successful serial entrepreneur and attorney focusing on Florida foreclosure defense, Internet ventures and direct sales companies. He founded Oppenheim Law more than 20 years ago with his wife, Ellen Pilelsky, and uniquely positions the Florida...Learn more

2500 Weston Rd, Suite 404
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114

Ellen B. Pilelsky

About Ellen

Ms. Ellen Pilelsky began her legal career at the Wall Street litigation firm of Liddle & O’Connor. Upon moving to Florida, Ms. Pilelsky was associated with the law firm of Thomson Zeder, where she continued to hone her litigation skills. In 1989, Ms. Pilelsky formed her own law firm, practicing civil litigation and family matters before joining her husband to form Oppenheim Law. Ms. Pilelsky continues to concentrate on commercial litigation and serves as outside counsel for numerous closely held companies...Learn more

2500 Weston Rd, Suite 404
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114

Geoffrey E. Sherman

About Geoffrey

Looking to gain legal experience during his final year of law school at Nova Southeastern University, Geoffrey Sherman started working for Oppenheim Law as a law clerk. He quickly became a valued employee of Oppenheim Law while assisting in discovery research for a multi-district national class action lawsuit against DuPont. Teflon Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1733, 4:06-md-01733-REL-CFB, United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Central Division. Learn more

2500 Weston Rd, Suite 404
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114

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Auto Accident Statistics

According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, an estimated 200,000 car accidents are recorded in Florida annually, with an average of 650 crashes per day.

Which County in Florida Has Least Car Accidents?
  • Lafayette County – 36 accidents.
Which County in Florida Has The Most Car Accidents?
  • Miami-Dade – 69,597 accidents

Florida Breakdown By County According To FLHSMV

  1. Lafayette County – 36 accidents
  2. Franklin County – 47
  3. Liberty County – 99
  4. Union County – 135
  5. Dixie County – 150
  6. Gulf County – 181
  7. Gilchrist County – 189
  8. Glades County – 196
  9. Calhoun County – 207
  10. Holmes County – 253
  11. Jefferson County – 264
  12. Hamilton County – 321
  13. Taylor County – 325
  14. Madison County – 350
  15. Washington County – 358
  16. Bradford County – 378
  17. Hendry County – 402
  18. Baker County – 420
  19. Wakulla County – 432
  20. Hardee County – 475
  21. DeSoto County – 516
  22. Levy County – 581
  23. Gadsden County – 664
  24. Suwannee County – 710
  25. Okeechobee County – 716
  26. Jackson County – 814
  27. Flagler County – 958
  28. Nassau County – 1,119
  29. Putnam County – 1,209
  30. Monroe County – 1,246
  31. Walton County – 1,296
  32. Highlands County – 1,367
  33. Columbia County – 1,489
  34. Sumter County – 1,650
  35. Indian River County – 1,698
  36. Citrus County – 1,780
  37. Santa Rosa County – 1,880
  38. Hernando County – 2,312
  39. Charlotte County – 2,780
  40. Clay County – 2,905
  41. Okaloosa County – 3,444
  42. Martin County – 3,469
  43. St. Johns County – 3,541
  44. Bay County – 4,048
  45. Lake County – 4,729
  46. St. Lucie County – 5,062
  47. Collier County – 5,132
  48. Manatee County – 5,971
  49. Alachua County – 6,057
  50. Osceola County – 6,494
  51. Sarasota County – 6,622
  52. Escambia County – 6,625
  53. Marion County – 6,691
  54. Leon County – 7,110
  55. Seminole County – 7,208
  56. Pasco County – 7,787
  57. Brevard County – 9,004
  58. Volusia County – 9,509
  59. Polk County – 11,339
  60. Lee County – 12,695
  61. Pinellas County – 17,959
  62. Palm Beach County – 23,914
  63. Duval County – 24,685
  64. Hillsborough County – 27,900
  65. Orange County – 30,992
  66. Broward County – 41,308
  67. Miami-Dade County – 69,597

Miami Breakdown includes:

  • 43,780 accidents resulting in property damage
  • 21,452 injury crashes, resulting in 32,215 total injuries
  • 277 fatal crashes, resulting in 289 fatalities
  • 8,841 commercial vehicle accidents, such as truck accidents in Miami
  • 1,525 pedestrian accidents, resulting in 52 pedestrian deaths
  • 799 bicycle accidents, resulting in 11 cyclist fatalities

Miami PDF Courtesy Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department

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