Accidents come in all different shapes and sizes, with some being a lot more damaging than others.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t any action you can take over accidents you have experienced yourself. It could be that you, as a Florida resident, have recently had an accident, or even know someone who has had one.
Do you or these other people know enough about accidents to deal with them, and do you know what to do if you need to seek help? Do you know about different laws for different accidents? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Here’s our quick guide to the number of accidents in Florida every year.
Common accident types
One of the most common accident types in Florida are those which happen in cars. These can often be some of the most serious, as we all know how dangerous car crashes can be.
Serious injuries and even death are common in the worst car crashes, and this is no different in Florida. The number of car accidents every year goes well into the hundreds of thousands, with over 400,000 in 2017 alone.
This highlights just how many accidents do happen, and a lot of these result in very damaging injuries. Contacting a law firm if you are involved in car accidents is often a very useful thing to do, as they’ll be able to tell you all about the different kinds of cover you can get for any kind of accident or injury.
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Slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents are also very common in Florida. While at first glance these don’t seem to be the most serious of accidents, this certainly is not the case- they can be very dangerous depending on the scenario. There are over 1 million slip and fall accidents in Florida each year, with around 17,000 people dying as a result of them.
You need to make sure you are careful if you’re in a situation which could result in a fall, and ensure you have the right cover for if you do have a fall.
Motorcycle accidents
The number of motorcycle accidents which happen in Florida are also very high. They are usually well into the thousands each year, with over 9000 in 2012 and these numbers always increasing.
This is because more and more people are taking up motorbiking either as a hobby or their primary mode of travel, and the number of accidents rises accordingly.
Whether it’s down to poor driving or adverse weather conditions (among other reasons), you need to be careful if you’re using a motorcycle. Simple safety checks will greatly reduce your chances of being involved in an accident.
Pedestrian accidents
Florida also had the 3rd highest pedestrian accident rate in America in 2012 and these numbers have remained around the same. The majority of people who are injured by vehicle crashes are pedestrians, highlighting the large number of people affected.
You always need to be on the lookout as you never know when an accident could strike you or someone you love, so keep an eye out and get your insurance sorted.
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