Miami Dade County Personal Injury Lawyer

The Miami-Dade county injury lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz, PA have served the needs of thousands of injured people over the last 40 years. Whether a car or auto accident, cruise ship accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death, drunk driving accident, motorcycle crash, or another type of serious injury, our Miami-Dade personal injury law firm has the type of experienced legal help you need.

The personal injury law firm of Gerson & Schwartz, PA is  located between downtown Miami and Coral Gables, Florida. We are conveniently located for all Miami-Dade residents, and tourists at 1980 Coral Way. Dealing with any personal injury or accident claim can be a lengthy process so you need local and experienced injury attorneys in Miami-Dade, to assist you.

Miami-Dade County, Florida is well known for warm weather, beaches, nightlife, entertainment, and also is the cruise ship capital of the world. Statistics show that as of 2010, 4.1 million passengers sailed out of the port of Miami. The Miami International Airport is also the second largest U.S. airport for international passengers with 16.9 million travelers in 2010. This growing city also has the fourth largest public school district in the US, and has a population of 2,563,885. With two national parks and some of the most beautiful beaches worldwide. Miami-Dade county is one of the greatest tourist destinations in South Florida.

According to Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2008 there were more than 43,000 car accidents in Miami-Dade county. Statistics also show, there were 271 fatalities resulted from these accidents, and 85 of them were alcohol related. The risks in Miami Dade due to drinking and driving are extremely high. Many large cities including Coral Gables, Miami Beach, South Miami, Doral, Aventura, Key Biscayne, and more, account for up to 25% of the total number of accidents in this city.

There are a significant number of accidents in Miami Dade County involving cyclists, pedestrians. In fact, over 40% of all traffic fatalities in Miami-Dade County involve bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles “Traffic Crash Statistics Report in 2008” there were 66 pedestrian fatalities and 1,466 pedestrian injuries. Bicyclist injuries and fatalities in Broward, were less significant with five bike fatalities in 2008 and 454 bike Injuries.

We can clarify procedures for you and assist you in your dealings with the insurance companies. We will ensure that your medical bills are compensated for by properly handling the details of your case with our expertise and vast knowledge of the legal system. Let us communicate with your insurance companies, so you don’t have to.

At Gerson & Schwartz, PA our attorneys will work to help you get compensation for injuries caused by negligent parties. Our job is to make sure that our clients get justice. That means we strive to make sure our clients get compensated to the full extent which the law permits. If you have been injured in any type of accident due to the negligence of another individual or entity, contact our offices today to schedule an appointment at (305) 371-6000.