According to the Florida DMV, there are more than 395,000 motor vehicle accidents in Florida each year. Millions of tickets are written and there are over a thousand crashes each day. That’s a lot of opportunities to get injured in a motor vehicle accident.
While the definition of a motor vehicle is quite detailed legally, for our purposes it’s any vehicle that can operate legally on the roads and isn’t powered by human motion. Any accident involving this kind of vehicle is likely a motor vehicle accident, even something as simple as a golf cart. Some forms of personal watercraft, like jet skis, are also considered motor vehicles. Boats have their own category.
But regardless of the type of motor vehicle, the result of a crash is the same. Property damage and possible injuries. If someone is at fault for a crash, they need to pay. Chalik Law can help you get the compensation you need after a motor vehicle accident.
On this page, we describe some of the current issues regarding motor vehicle accidents in the state of Florida. There could be important information you need so you can decide whether or not to proceed with an injury claim.
If you have been injured after an accident, do not hesitate to call a qualified personal injury lawyer. Most work on contingency, which means they only get paid if you get paid, and most consultations are free. Chalik Law follows these rules and will be glad to assist you after an accident so you can get the money you deserve.
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