In Florida, unintentional injuries cause nearly 9 percent of all resident deaths, or more than 18,000 deaths a year. Among the six most populous states in the nation, Florida ranked the highest in the number of deaths resulting from motor vehicle injuries, drowning, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Other common causes of injury in Stuart include:
Slip and fall accidents and other premises liability claims, including elevator or escalator injuries, dog bites, and negligent security
Product liability claims resulting from injuries or illnesses caused by defective medications or products such as appliances, auto parts, or even children’s toys.
Accidents involving motor vehicles outside of traffic, such as boating accidents, aircraft accidents, or train accidents.
In many cases, you can also seek compensation through the personal injury process for injuries resulting from criminal acts such as assault, child abuse, or domestic violence.