Damaris Garcia seriously injured in Northwest Miami-Dade hit-and-run accident

FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Florida experienced 104,273 hit-and-run crashes in 2023, resulting in 271 fatalities and 871 serious injuries, with pedestrians and bicyclists accounting for 76% of the deaths, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The majority of fatal hit-and-run incidents (over 81%) occurred during dawn, dusk, or nighttime conditions when visibility was impaired.

Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, said in cases such as this it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney in a timely manner to protect a victim’s rights.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important in order to investigate a hit-and-run accident case and prove negligence,” said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. “Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must thoroughly be examined. These procedures are necessary for helping someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a hit-and-run driver receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.”

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Damaris Garcia may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, pending the investigation.

Bond added, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. That’s where an attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she said.