Miami Personal Injury Lawyer, Auto Accident Lawyers, Serious Injury Attorneys

When people get out of their vehicles to deal with a problem on or along a road, there is danger that’s encountered.  People may not realize that a vehicle is stopped or they may simply not be paying attention to what’s in front of them.  Regardless of the reason that’s ultimately discovered for the crash, a local minister was seriously injured in a Miami Gardens hit-and-run accident on Saturday night, and police are looking for the driver.

The accident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Saturday at Northwest 27th Avenue and 191st Street in Miami Gardens.  Rev. Luis Gordon, who serves at the New Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Liberty City, was with his wife and they were towing a vehicle behind their own that was attached by the chain.  For some reason, the chain broke, and Reverend Gordon got out to make the necessary repairs.  Suddenly, a vehicle came up from behind and collided with the rear vehicle, sandwiching the victim between his own vehicle and the one he was towing.  The vehicle fled the scene, and the victim was taken to a hospital.  He is expected to recover.

Florida Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to express our relief that this Miami Gardens hit-and-run accident was not worse, and we hope that the Reverend Gordon is able to recover from his injuries quickly.  We also hope that the driver is ultimately identified and apprehended.  This incident will only add to the already troubling statistics regarding Florida hit-and-run accidents.  Every year, approximately 3,300 accidents of this type take place, and the majority of drivers who flee the scene of an accident are ultimately found.

Miami Car Accident Lawyers

If or when the driver is apprehended, he or she will face significant criminal charges.  In addition, the driver could face significant civil liability.  If the victim were to bring a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver, he could recover damages that compensate him for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering and other forms of compensation depending on the specifics of the situation.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Florida hit-and-run accident, seek the help of Miami car accident lawyers who have been holding these drivers accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today at 800-429-4529 to schedule a free initial consultation.