The transition to a new year is meant to be a joyous occasion, filled with celebration and hope for the future. Yet, for some Florida residents, the festivities of New Year’s Eve can tragically turn into a moment of crisis due to avoidable accidents caused by someone else's negligence. You need to know how to navigate the aftermath and protect your rights.
Common Accidents We See on New Year's Eve
With increased alcohol consumption, crowded venues, and heavier traffic, New Year’s Eve often sees a spike in certain types of accidents. These situations can lead to serious personal injuries, and our experienced attorneys are prepared to handle them with the seriousness they deserve.
Common accidents include:
Car Accidents and Truck Accidents: Unfortunately, impaired driving often increases during New Year’s celebrations. This can lead to devastating collisions, sometimes involving commercial trucks or other vehicles, resulting in severe injuries.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: With more people out walking or cycling to and from parties, the risk of a pedestrian accident or bicycle accident increases significantly, especially when drivers are distracted or intoxicated.
Premises Liability and Negligent Security Incidents: New Year's Eve parties, public gatherings, and crowded venues can lead to accidents like slips and falls due to poor maintenance or injuries resulting from inadequate security, which fall under premises liability and negligent security cases.
Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death: Sadly, the sheer recklessness sometimes seen on this night can lead to serious outcomes, including catastrophic injuries such as brain or spinal cord damage, or even wrongful death in the most tragic circumstances.
Diligently Protecting Your Claim
If you or a loved one is injured, taking swift action is crucial for protecting your legal claim. While your immediate priority should always be medical care, here is how our diligent approach can help secure the future you deserve:
Evidence Preservation: In the immediate aftermath, evidence can quickly disappear. Our team works immediately to secure police reports, eyewitness testimonies, accident scene photos, and medical records. This meticulous collection of facts is key to holding the negligent party accountable.
Determining Fault: Whether it’s an impaired driver, a negligent property owner, or a corporate entity that failed to provide safe premises, identifying the at-fault party is the first critical step. We thoroughly investigate every detail, leaving no stone unturned to establish liability in your claim.
Understanding Your Damages: Your claim should cover more than just initial medical bills. We fight to ensure you receive compensation for lost wages, future medical needs, pain and suffering, and the long-term impact on your life. If you are facing catastrophic injuries or dealing with a wrongful death case, our compassionate team understands the magnitude of your loss and will seek the maximum possible recovery.
Your Path to Accountability Starts Here
Navigating a personal injury claim while recovering from an injury is challenging. You deserve a legal partner who provides both compassionate support and diligent representation, holding negligent parties accountable for the harm they have caused. At Rossman, Baumberger, Reboso & Spier, P.A., we take on your cause as our own, offering our full, combined experience to seek the justice and compensation you are owed.
Recovery begins today. If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Year’s Eve accident across Florida, call our team for your free consultation at (305) 900-5493.