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Miami Shores Car Accident Lawyer

Gerson & Schwartz P.A. founded by Phil Gerson in 1970 and joined by Ed Schwartz in 1981 continues its 43-year commitment to use all legal means to obtain justice for its clients that sustain serious and catastrophic injuries due to the negligent acts of third parties. Over the last four decades, our law firm has been committed to helping victims of car accidents, motorcycle crashes, truck and motor vehicle collisions in Miami Shores and South Florida.

We are an AV rated personal injury law attorneys and over the last four decades representing injured drivers and passengers great success has been achieved. Recognition as a top-notch plaintiff’s based accident attorneys servicing clients in the Miami Shores and throughout other areas of Miami Dade County, has not come without hard work to ensure our civil justice system function as it should where injustice has harmed innocent people. We are proud that every client has always gotten our best possible effort and has been treated with professionalism and respect. We will continue this tradition for all of our client cases.

More About Auto Accidents in Miami Shores

Drivers traveling in Miami Shores as well as in other locations in Miami-Dade County are expected to behave in a reasonably safe manner on both local roads and highways in order to try to avoid traffic accidents. Whether the accident involves passenger cars, trucks, pedestrians, motorcyclists or bicycle riders, a Miami Shores car accident lawyer representing injured victims or their loved ones can pursue a claim for monetary compensation for serious injuries caused by dangerous drivers.

Motorists can be held accountable if they fail to behave in a responsible way and injure themselves or others. This includes situations where accidents involve pedestrians and motorcycle riders, who both have a significantly increased chance of dying if they do become involved in a collision. In fact, of the 7,039 pedestrian crashes and 8,621 motorcycle wrecks that happened in 2011 in Florida, 497 pedestrians were killed as well as 413 motorcycle riders and 38 motorcycle passengers.

In the state of Florida, there were 227,998 traffic crashes in 2011. These collisions involved 334,809 drivers and caused 2,400 fatalities and another 181,654 injuries. Our Miami Shores car accident lawyers know both locals and visiting tourists were among those who were injured or killed.

More About Miami Shores

Miami Shores is a village with a population of 10,040 people as of the 2005 Census. Located within Miami-Dade Country, Florida, Miami Shores is considered an older suburb of Miami and is near to other cities including Pinewood, Florida, Golden Glades Florida, Miami Beach Florida and Westview Florida. The home of Barry University, Miami Shores is best known as being one of the top residential communities in the area. Unfortunately, the 2011 Florida Traffic Crash Statistics indicate that Miami-Dade County -- where Miami Shores is located-- was also the site of 42,171 motor-vehicle accidents in 2011. If you or a loved one was involved in one of the many accidents in the area, an experienced Miami Shores accident attorney from Gerson & Schwartz can help.

Miami Shores village has a total area of just 3.75 square miles. However, there are an estimated 4,000 single-family homes in the area as well as condominiums and apartments. The founders of the village of Miami Shores had a goal of creating “America’s Mediterranean” and laid out wide streets and inland waterways. Unfortunately, even these wide roads can be dangerous if drivers take unnecessary risks or don’t obey the rules of the road. In fact, 45 of the fatal auto accidents that occurred in Miami-Dade County in 2011 happened in the Miami Shores area.

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Miami Shores Car Accident Statistics

Despite the laws allowing injured victims to pursue legal claims, many motorists continue to take risks that lead to serious and fatal motor-vehicle collisions. The 2011 Florida Traffic Crash Statistics reveal that there were 1,766 alcohol-related crashes in the Miami-Dade area over the course of the year. Of the 248 total people who lost their lives in Miami-Dade car wrecks, 58 died in alcohol-related crashes that year. Drivers were also likely to drive while fatigued or while distracted, which are other dangerous behaviors that significantly increase the chances of an accident occurring.

In any situation where you or a loved one was hurt in Miami Shores, an experienced personal injury attorney at Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. can represent you. Give our Miami Shores car accident attorneys a call today at (305) 371-6000 for a free and confidential case consultation to discuss your legal rights. Or you can contact us online by sending us an email at info@gslawusa.com. Se Habla Español.

Client Reviews

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I am a lawyer in Massachusetts. I had a case to refer against a cruise line in Florida and did my homework on which firm to represent the client. Let me take the guessing out of it for you. Call this law firm and sign up. Brandon Parrelli, Google User
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A big shout out to Nick Gerson & Schwartz for helping me navigate my care after a fall against a major cruise ship. They took care of me all along the way and saw me through such a very hard time. I highly recommend their firm if you are looking for a firm that truly cares about you. 5 Stars all the way! Janna Wright, Google User
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Mr Nick Gerson has been extremely attentive (even on weekends!) and has been more than willing to take time to answer all my questions. His receptionist (Suzanne) and paralegal (Carla) are courteous, friendly and highly efficient in all matters. Mr Gerson's diligence lead to a very quick resolution of my case. I am more than pleased to recommend you seek him as your attorney. You will not regret you did!! G.I.B.
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Mr. Gerson and all his team gave to my case the careful and professional attention it needed from the beginning to end. Unfortunately, a year ago I was involved in a car accident on the victim side. I have appreciation for the good service that was given to me and my situation. Thanks. Cales & Mr. Hyde (Carlos Andrés García Jiménez), Google User
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Gerson & Schwartz did an excellent job with my case! Nick Gerson was my primary contact throughout the process and I was overly pleased with his level of professionalism and commitment. Thanks again to the firm for both winning my case and handling it with the upmost respect. Read the full review » Jhlechia Ervin
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Phil is the best attorney! The staff is very helpful and were always kind and understanding. Especially during a PIP claim which can be very frustrating. I am so lucky that I found Gerson & Schwartz to resolve my case, I truly believe there could have been no better outcome. Romina Frascarelli, Google User
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Excellent attorneys, they leave no stone unturned in any case and get max value. Jon Zepnick, Google User
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I hired Gerson & Schwartz, PA for a personal injury/slip and fall case. Phil Gerson, Nick Gerson, and Ed Schwartz were awesome! They were very professional, supportive, and informative through the whole process. I was amazed at how much time and effort they put into presenting my case. They fought hard for me and I am very happy with the outcome. I love these guys and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an attorney who will look out for your best interest and fight hard for what you deserve. Deb Betts, Google User