Every year, there are more than a handful of fatal car accidents in Miami Beach. In 2019 alone, there were 11 car accidents with fatalities in North Miami Beach. Some of the most dangerous intersections in all of Florida are in Miami Beach. Here, you will find a combination of crowded streets and tourists driving who do not live here year-round.
Dangerous Roads in Miami Beach
Local police have been reporting an increase in the risks on the following major Miami Beach roads and their approached:
- Julia Tuttle Causeway
- Rickenbacker Causeway
- MacArthur Causeway
Causes of Miami Beach Car Accidents
Of course, there is also the congested South Beach with traffic at all hours of the night. The hustle and bustle of Miami Beach adds to the danger of the roads. Besides people unfamiliar with the local streets, there are also the following risk factors:
- Drivers could be distracted trying to plan their route or by checking their phone.
- The bars and the nightlife mean more people driving while under the influence.
- The increased activity of bicyclists and pedestrians makes the roads more crowded.
- Miami Beach is known for its sudden and chaotic storms that can make roads slippery and unpredictable.
Proving Negligence in Your Car Accident Claim
Negligence is a word that is thrown around in every single car accident claim. However, this is a word that is a legal term and has a very specific meaning. If you yourself were not at fault in an accident, the other driver is not automatically negligent. Instead, injured motorists need to prove what the other driver did in the accident and how that departed from what a reasonable driver would have done under the circumstances. This is not always easy, but it is also not impossible.
There are four different elements of the negligence test. They are:
- The other driver owed you a duty of care.
- The driver breached that duty by acting unreasonably under the circumstances.
- You suffered an injury.
- You would not have been injured had it not been for the actions of the other driver.
It is not a cliché to say that the two professionals that you need most after a car accident are a doctor and a lawyer. The things that you must do are get treated for your injuries and recover financial compensation to which you may be legally entitled.
Getting Medical Help After Your Miami Beach Accident
The most immediate short-term concern after an accident is your physical health. Your injuries must be treated to put you on the road to recovery. It is important to receive treatment in the immediate aftermath of your accident before the insurance company could argue that another medical condition caused your injuries. You may have been treated at the scene and released, or you may have turned down medical assistance. Regardless, you must have detailed medical records that covers your injury.
388CEDA is a place where you can go to get practically all of your necessary post-accident medical care. Our doctor can also provide thorough and accurate documentation of your injuries and the treatment those injuries received. We offer the following services:
- Telemedicine
- Imaging services, including MRIs, computerized tomography
- Orthopedic care from board-certified orthopedic physicians
- Interventional medicine
- Chiropractic care
- Board-certified neurosurgeons
- Interventional pain specialists
The first step is making the call to 388CEDA. While you are working with us, we could also help you when you are looking for an attorney. Normally, finding the right lawyer takes time. This is a time that you may not have when dealing with the aftermath of a car accident.
Recommending Experienced Attorneys Upon Request
We help by recommending an attorney to you from our network of car accident lawyers in Miami Beach when you ask. This takes some work off your plate and allows you to begin the financial compensation process more quickly than if you need to interview and find attorneys. Call us today at 1-800-388-CEDA to discuss our services and how we make life easier for accident victims like you or your loved one.
*388CEDA is not a law firm or an attorney referral service. 388CEDA does not provide legal advice, services, or legal representation to anyone including but not limited to visitors to this site or individuals/persons responding to our advertisements. In Florida, 388CEDA provides the following types of physician services: M.D., Orthopedic d Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, & D.C., Chiropractic Physicians that document and treat individuals that have suffered injuries. Results may vary and are not guaranteed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call one of our agents at 388CEDA. We work with experienced attorneys.
