Injury Cases Involving Traffic and Vehicle Accidents

It is always in your best interest to hire an experienced accident lawyer to ensure your legal rights are fully represented when you seek compensation for your car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, ride-sharing accidents and other motor vehicle or personal injury cases. The legal process can be very complex and time consuming which is why hiring legal professionals while working towards obtaining compensation for severe injuries, lost wages, property damage and other financial compensation from the other driver responsible for the accident is always in your best interest. We maintain a close attorney client relationship throughout the entire process to ensure you fully recover compensation for your accident injuries, property damage and other punitive damages involved with your case.

The goal is simple: to obtain as much money for our client’s injury accident claim as possible under Florida law. Call our law offices for a free consultation at 954-913-2273 to speak with our car accident lawyers.

Why You Deserve Compensation for An Injury Case Involving Car Accidents and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents

A driver has a responsibility to use reasonable care in the operation of his or her transportation vehicle and overall highway safety to avoid car accidents with other motorists. If he or she does not, or engages in distracted driving, and someone is hurt in an accident; the at fault driver is responsible for the damages they caused due to reckless driving and the auto accident they caused.

If drivers do not use reasonable care in the operation of their automobiles or motor vehicles or engages in distracted driving and someone is hurt, then they are responsible for the auto accident claim damages that were caused as well as the injuries sustained by the car accident victims due to the driver’s negligence under Florida law. Traffic collisions remain one of the leading causes of personal injury and death in the country. In 2019, an estimated 38,800 people lost their lives to automobile crashes and motorcycle accidents and about 4.4 million people were injured seriously enough to require medical attention and emergency care in car crashes last year.

Every day, we get in our cars and forget how dangerous they can be, and how suddenly and violently our lives can change in a car wreck. The accident attorneys at the law office of Rader Law Group have been aggressively handling personal injury cases and traffic accident cases for decades. Our expertise runs from understanding all types of injuries sustained by the accident victim to figuring out how a collision occurred.

When necessary, we engage engineers, car accident collision reconstructions, and every necessary type of medical provider. The goal is simple: to obtain as much money for our injury clients as possible under Florida law. Call our accident law firm for a free consultation and free case review at 954-913-2273 to speak with our car accident attorneys.

Types of Accident Injury Cases

  • Automobile Accidents

    Automobile Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Automobile Accidents / Car Crash Cases

    Auto accident attorney

    The car accident lawyers of Rader Law Group have been aggressively handling car accidents and traffic collision cases for decades. Our expertise runs from understanding all types of injuries to figuring out how a collision occurred. When necessary, we engage engineers, collision reconstructions, and every necessary type of medical provider.

    The attorneys at the law office of Rader Law Group strive for excellence and give our clients the personal attention they deserve. We prepare every personal injury and accident case for trial and try cases as necessary. Have a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys to discuss your car accident claim case today. Our law offices works hard to provide outstanding legal representation for our clients and we understand the devastating personal and financial effects of car accidents.

    It is always in your best interest to hire an experienced car accident lawyer to ensure your legal rights are fully represented when you seek compensation for your car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, ride-sharing accidents and other motor vehicle or medical malpractice cases. The legal process can be very complex and time consuming which is why hiring legal professionals while working towards obtaining compensation for severe injuries, lost wages, property damage and other financial compensation from the other driver responsible for the accident is always in your best interest. We maintain a close attorney client relationship throughout the entire process to ensure you fully recover compensation for your accident injuries, property damage and other punitive damages involved with your case.

    The goal is simple: to obtain as much money for our client’s injury accident claim as possible under Florida law. Call our law offices for a free consultation at 954-913-2273 to speak with our Coral Springs auto accident attorneys.

    Learn More

  • Bicycle Accidents

    Bicycle Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Bicycle Accidents

    Watch How You Ride!! Bikes Are Dangerous!!

    Have you or a loved one been injured while riding a bicycle? If so, you deserve fair compensation.

    Of the 1,024 bicyclist deaths in 2018, 682 died in motor-vehicle crashes and 342 in other incidents, according to National Center for Health Statistics mortality data. Males accounted for 87% of all bicycle deaths, over six times the fatalities for females. Florida is by far the most deadly state for cyclists.

    Causes of Bicycle Accidents:

    • Car collisions
    • Elderly Drivers
    • Poor roadway/walkway conditions
    • Tourists unfamiliar with roads
    • Distractions
    • Crashes/collisions of any kind
    • Animal related falls

    Car collisions are a staggering 30% of cause of bicycle accident in 2019.

    There is a common misconception that the road rules do not apply to cyclists as they do to motorists, but that is simply not the case. Same road, Same rules. Still, bicyclists are more like pedestrians, and they are generally entitled to the right of way.

    Car drivers need to be careful of bicyclists, because when they’re not, bicyclists get badly hurt or killed. Should you or a loved one suffer from the carelessness of another person, we’re here to help.

    At Rader Law Group, we will fight for you and represent you for the injuries you have sustained. Most lawsuits have a limited time frame in which you can file before you waive your rights to seek possible compensation, so it is very important to act quickly. Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for your complimentary consultation regarding your bicycle accident.

    Learn More

  • Boat Accidents

    Boat Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Boat Accident Cases

    South Florida is known for enjoying a recreational life on the water. Whether it’s diving, water skiing, jet skis or other recreational activities. However, accidents on the water happen frequently.

    In 2019, the Coast Guard counted 4,168 accidents that involved 613 deaths, 2,559 injuries and approximately $55 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents according to the US Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division. Where the cause of death was known, 76% of the fatal boating accident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket usage, 84.5% were not wearing a life jacket.

    Whether these accidents occur on speedboats, jet skis, party boats, cruise ships or other privately owned vessels, boating accidents have the potential to cause major injuries or fatalities. Boating injuries usually occur because of a reckless or careless operator, operating a boat under the influence, boat malfunction, or an inexperienced operator.

    Boating Accident Top Counties in Florida:
    Monroe: 96 accidents; 58 resulted in injury or death

    Miami-Dade: 75 accidents; 47 resulted in injury or death

    Broward: 63 accidents; 20 resulted in injury or death

    Pinellas: 45 accidents; 24 resulted in injury or death

    Lee: 43 accidents; 21 resulted in injury or death

    Palm Beach: 41 accidents; 16 resulted in injury or death

    Okaloosa: 34 accidents; 27 resulted in injury or death

    Collier: 31 accidents; 20 resulted in injury or death

    Hillsborough: 30 accidents; 14 resulted in injury or death

    Duval: 25 accidents; 16 resulted in injury or death

    Similar to car accidents, notify authorities whenever someone has been injured in a boat accident.

    If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating accident, please contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for your complimentary consultation.

    Learn More

  • Bus Accidents

    Bus Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Bus Accident Cases

    A fatal bus accident occurs every two and a half hours in this country according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Bus Accidents are as common as they are devastating. In 2017 there were 4,237 large trucks and buses involved in fatal crashes; with intercity buses accounted for 13 percent, and school buses and transit buses accounted for 40 percent and 35 percent, respectively, of all buses involved in fatal crashes*. Unlike other vehicle accidents, bus accidents carry a much great risk of injury due to the occupancy levels, the lack of seat belts availability or use, unsecured luggage and personal effect as well as other faulty and negligent issues from poor maintenance.

    People who have experienced bus accidents have noted how fast it happens, how violent it feels and how utterly powerless they felt while their lives are in the hands of the operator. Of those who do live to speak about it, the devastating and life-long injuries that one can suffer at the hands of a careless driver are indescribable. When bus accidents occur, they can involve many different people and can be the responsibility of many different parties. Finding a good attorney to help review the case is critical. A claim can involve the manufacturer of the bus, those that maintain the bus, the people responsible for loading the bus when it involves displacement of items or people. It can be against a municipality or government or private entities such as other drivers or be simply against the bus driver or company.

    At Rader Law Group, we are dedicated to helping the victims of bus accidents recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track. We recommend you pursue a claim soon after your accident as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.

    Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for a complimentary consultation.

    *https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/data-and-statistics/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts-2017

    Common Types Of Bus Accident Injuries:

    • Head Trauma
    • Slip and Fall
    • Fatalities
    • Broken Bones
    • Brain Injuries

    Common Causes of Bus Accidents:

    • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
    • Driver Fatigue
    • Driving recklessly
    • Poor weather conditions/visibility
    • Defective bus equipment
    • Improper bus maintenance
    • Dangerous roadways

    Learn More

  • Drunk Driving Accidents

    Drunk Driving Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Drunk Driving Cases

    Drunk driving accidents have a devastating impact on the injured party and their families. Drunk drivers need to be accountable for endangering the lives of innocent people. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 10,511 people were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes in 2018. Alcohol-impaired crash fatalities accounted for 29% of all crash fatalities. In 2019, every 2 minutes someone was involved in an alcohol related crash and every 51 minutes someone killed by a drunk or impaired driver.

    In Florida, you are considered a victim of a criminal act when you have been involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver. You may be entitled to compensation through Florida’s Crimes Compensation Act for your losses.

    According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles under the s.316.193 Florida statute, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven.

    In addition to the above, Florida law provides for compensatory and potentially punitive damages in Civil Court for injuries caused by a DUI driver. At Rader Law Group, we are dedicated to helping the victims of drunk driver accidents recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track. We recommend you pursue a claim soon after your accident as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.

    Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for a complimentary consultation.

    Learn More

  • Motorcycle Accidents

    Motorcycle Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Motorcycle Accident Cases

    In 2018, there were 4,985 motorcyclists killed on U.S. roadways. In 2016, motorcyclist fatalities occurred 28 times more frequently than passenger vehicle fatalities in motor vehicle crashes when accounting for vehicle miles traveled.

    According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, 89,000 people were injured in motorcycle crashes in 2017. 40% of motorcyclists killed in accidents were not wearing helmets. NHSTA estimates that helmets saved 1,872 motorcyclists’ lives in 2017, and that 749 more lives could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets. Motorcyclists are about 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled and five times more likely to be injured.

    The most common misconception by most motorcyclists is that they will be covered by their automobile insurance or by the other driver’s insurance if they are involved in a crash. To make matters worse, their insurance agent told them that they have “full” coverage. This is NOT accurate. For Florida motorcyclists, having Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage to protect you is an absolute must. UM coverage will protect you if the at-fault party in the accident has no Bodily Injury or insufficient Bodily Injury coverage for your damages. Since most motorcycle crashes result in serious injuries to the rider, many minimum Bodily Injury policies often have only $10,000 in coverage and are simply not nearly enough to cover all the rider’s damages. Protect yourself with the right coverage. 

    At Rader Law Group, we will fight for you and represent you for the injuries you have sustained. Most lawsuits have a limited time frame in which you can file before you waive your rights to seek possible compensation, so it is very important to act quickly. Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for your complimentary consultation regarding your motorcycle accident.

    Learn More

  • Pedestrian Accidents

    Pedestrian Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Pedestrian Accident Cases

    In 2019, there were 6,590 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents which is a 5% increase over 2018. It is the highest number in more than three decades, and underscores a historic reversal that has deeply disturbed safety experts. Despite numerous state and nationwide campaigns to curb this growing statistic, pedestrian fatalities and injuries due to traffic crashes continue increasing each year.

    Causes of Pedestrian Accidents:

    • Getting hit by a motor vehicle
    • Tripping on an uneven/cracked sidewalk
    • Wildlife or pet involvement
    • Stepping in a hole

    Drivers who are texting, speeding, or just otherwise distracted may not see a pedestrian on the street, creating a dangerous situation. Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries or death.

    At Rader Law Group, we will fight for you and represent you for the injuries you have sustained. Most lawsuits have a limited time frame in which you can file before you waive your rights to seek possible compensation, so it is very important to act quickly. Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for your complimentary consultation regarding your pedestrian accident.

    Learn More

  • Ride Sharing Accidents

    Ride Sharing Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Ride Sharing Accident Cases

    Ride Sharing Accidents- Who’s Responsible?

    Ever wonder who’s going to pay your medical bills, lost wages or pain and suffering if you get into a collision in a rideshare? You should!

    Ride sharing is an arrangement with a driver in a private vehicle driven by its owner in which a passenger travels for a fee, especially as arranged by means of a phone app or website.

    Sometimes, you simply don’t want or need to drive your own vehicle. The trend of ride sharing with companies like Uber and Lyft has become more popular than ever due to the ease of obtaining a ride. Instead of hailing a taxi, riders can easily order a ride using an app on their phone to deliver a driver to their location.  On the other hand, the rise of ride-sharing services has increased traffic deaths by 2-3% in the U.S. since 2011, equivalent to as many as 1,100 mortalities a year.

    The increase in congestion is partly because drivers spend 40-60% of their time searching for passengers, a practice known as ‘deadheading’.

    Traffic deaths fell to their lowest number just before Uber launched in San Francisco. In 2010 there were 32,885 fatal car accidents nationwide, the lowest number since 1949. This decline halted and then reversed after the introduction of ride-sharing in U.S. cities nationwide.

    Who has the responsibility of protecting drivers and passengers with insurance in case of a crash?

    That is an important question for consumers to understand. In Florida, liability protection for motor vehicles comes from two main kinds of insurance. “Bodily injury” coverage which insures the driver of a vehicle if they are negligent and “underinsured/uninsured motorists” coverage which insures drivers and potentially passengers if they are in a crash with an at fault driver who is either under-insured or carries no bodily injury coverage.

    In Florida, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 221, also known as the Uber/Lyft Bill which requires the following:

    $50,000 insurance for death and bodily injury per person;

    $100,000 insurance for death and bodily injury per accident;

    $250,000 insurance for property damage [required to be carried by the drivers]; and

    Background checks for drivers will also be done by Uber and Lyft.

    This bill is intended to make ride sharing services provide some level of insurance protection for their passengers and to make the process safe for drivers and riders alike by uniform requirements throughout Florida. Uber and Lyft also provide bodily injury liability insurance up to $1 million dollars as a secondary insurance to the driver’s coverage and it may apply in a crash depending on the facts of the incident. While the driver is carrying a passenger, both are potentially covered under Uber’s $1 million liability coverage policy.

    Although the Florida law does not require that the drivers carry uninsured motorist coverage, both Uber and Lyft do provide $1 million dollars to cover underinsured/uninsured motorists, but whether a passenger is entitled to that insurance is a very complex issue and requires a careful analysis of the circumstances. In addition, Uber and Lyft are not the only ride sharing services, and other services may not provide the extra $1,000,000 in underinsured motorist coverage. If you are unsure of what uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is, please read our article on Florida Auto Insurance Coverage.

    It should be the responsibility of the rideshare company if you are injured in an accident while a passenger. Unfortunately, this is not guaranteed and your ride share driver may be underinsured, which means that your medical bills and loss of income may not be fully covered. Since the drivers are independent contractors, and typically they are providing their own personal car to use to transport passengers. As a result they must, in most circumstances, use their own insurance for liability coverage.

    If you are in doubt about your rights as a rideshare participant or have been injured and need help with determining coverage or getting justice for your injuries, we are happy to help.

    At Rader Law Group, we are dedicated to helping the victims of ride share accidents recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track. We recommend you pursue a claim soon after your accident as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.

    Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for your complimentary consultation regarding your pedestrian accident.

    Learn More

  • Train Accidents

    Train Accidents

    Personal Injury Cases Involving Train Accident Cases

    Train accidents are more common than you may think. In 2019, the United States registered 294 rail fatalities of the 2,220 railroad crossing incidents, according to the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Analysis. When we think of train accidents we often think of train on car collisions, train on train collisions or even derailments. However, train accidents come in a wide variety of situations from slip and fall injuries to fatal accidents involving pedestrians and or vehicles or both. People who have experienced train accidents have noted how abruptly it happens, how violent it feels and how utterly powerless they felt. Of those who do live to speak about it, the devastating and life-long injuries that one can suffer at the hands of a careless operator or other individuals are indescribable. When a train accident occurs, it can involve lots of different people and can be the responsibility of many different parties. Finding a good attorney to help review the case is critical. A claim can involve the manufacturer of the train, those that maintain the tracks, the people responsible for loading the train when it involves displacement of items. It can be against a municipality or government or private entities that were supposed to maintain the train tracks, signals and crossings or be simply against the operator of the train.

    The Federal Railroad Administration reported in 2014 that every week in the United States about 16 people were killed by trains.

    At Rader Law Group, we are dedicated to helping the victims of train accidents recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track. We recommend you pursue a claim soon after your accident as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.

    Contact us at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for a complimentary consultation.

    Common Types Of Train Accidents:

    Railroad Crossing Accidents

    • Defective signals or gates
    • Trains that fail to sound their horns when approaching crossings
    • Trains that fail to use their lights when approaching crossings
    • Trains parked too close to a crossing
    • Crossings obstructed by plants and other objects
    • Objects protruding from the train

    Collisions

    • Train on Train
    • Train on Pedestrian
    • Train on Car, Truck or Bus

    Derailments

    • Faulty tracks
    • Obstacles on the tracks
    • Faulty equipment
    • Too much cargo weight

    Non-collision

    • Slip and Fall
    • Head Injuries & Others From Stopping Short
    • Passenger on passenger injuries

    Learn More

  • Truck Accidents

    Truck Accidents

    Commercial truck drivers face tougher laws than any other motorist because they are in control of large and very heavy vehicles weighing up to 100,000 lbs, that’s 50 tons! When commercial trucks are involved in an accident, the injuries sustained can be much more severe, and are often deadly.

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that 4,678 people died in collisions with large trucks in 2018. Fatalities involving large trucks increased for the fourth consecutive year, the NHTSA said. And pedestrians killed in crashes involving large trucks increased by 13 percent last year.

    Causes of Truck, Tractor Trailer and Semi-Trailer Truck Accidents:

    • Driver fatigue
    • Poor/faulty maintenance
    • Distracted driving
    • Technical malfunction
    • Brake failure or out of service brakes
    • Tire blowouts
    • Override accidents
    • Runaway trailers
    • Overloaded trailers
    • Jack-knifing
    • Driver error
    • Violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

    If you are a commercial truck driver in Florida, you must know the load limits, safety rules and permits required by the State of Florida.

    At Rader Law Group, we are dedicated to helping the victims of truck accidents recover substantial amounts of money to help them get their lives back on track or to help compensate for the loss of a loved one. We recommend you pursue a claim soon after your truck wreck as there are certain time limitations on how long you have to file a claim.

    Contact our experienced truck accident attorneys at (954) 913-CASE (2273) for a complimentary consultation.

    Learn More