Auto Accidents Attorney – Injured in an auto accident? Our Auto Accident Lawyers have over 25 years’ experience in personal injury law & auto accident law.
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 | Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident Attorneys
2500 Weston Rd #209
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114
Fort Lauderdale 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 209
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 209
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 209
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
954-384-6114
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.
- Lafayette County – 36 accidents.
- Miami-Dade – 69,597 accidents
Florida Breakdown By County According To FLHSMV
- Lafayette County – 36 accidents
- Franklin County – 47
- Liberty County – 99
- Union County – 135
- Dixie County – 150
- Gulf County – 181
- Gilchrist County – 189
- Glades County – 196
- Calhoun County – 207
- Holmes County – 253
- Jefferson County – 264
- Hamilton County – 321
- Taylor County – 325
- Madison County – 350
- Washington County – 358
- Bradford County – 378
- Hendry County – 402
- Baker County – 420
- Wakulla County – 432
- Hardee County – 475
- DeSoto County – 516
- Levy County – 581
- Gadsden County – 664
- Suwannee County – 710
- Okeechobee County – 716
- Jackson County – 814
- Flagler County – 958
- Nassau County – 1,119
- Putnam County – 1,209
- Monroe County – 1,246
- Walton County – 1,296
- Highlands County – 1,367
- Columbia County – 1,489
- Sumter County – 1,650
- Indian River County – 1,698
- Citrus County – 1,780
- Santa Rosa County – 1,880
- Hernando County – 2,312
- Charlotte County – 2,780
- Clay County – 2,905
- Okaloosa County – 3,444
- Martin County – 3,469
- St. Johns County – 3,541
- Bay County – 4,048
- Lake County – 4,729
- St. Lucie County – 5,062
- Collier County – 5,132
- Manatee County – 5,971
- Alachua County – 6,057
- Osceola County – 6,494
- Sarasota County – 6,622
- Escambia County – 6,625
- Marion County – 6,691
- Leon County – 7,110
- Seminole County – 7,208
- Pasco County – 7,787
- Brevard County – 9,004
- Volusia County – 9,509
- Polk County – 11,339
- Lee County – 12,695
- Pinellas County – 17,959
- Palm Beach County – 23,914
- Duval County – 24,685
- Hillsborough County – 27,900
- Orange County – 30,992
- Broward County – 41,308
- 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
