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Summer is a great time to visit Florida. Unfortunately, this means that if you decide to visit, you will not be the only one. Florida welcomes a huge influx of summer vacationers every year, and while most of these vacationers make lasting memories, some suffer injuries that they would rather forget. When this happens, hiring an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is essential.

Common Accidents During Summer Vacation in Florida

When should you hire a Fort Myers accident attorney? If you have been injured in any type of accident while on vacation in Florida, it will be worth speaking with an attorney about your legal rights. With this in mind, here are five all-too-common examples of accidents during summer vacation:

1. Rental Car and Rideshare Accidents

Florida’s roads can get extremely busy during the summer months, especially in popular vacation destinations. As a result, car accidents are common in these areas, and these accidents can leave victims with serious injuries ranging from concussions to broken bones.

If you were injured in an accident while driving a rental car or riding in an Uber or Lyft, an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney can help you assert your legal rights. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve filing an auto insurance claim or dealing with the rental car company, Uber, Lyft, or another third-party service provider.

2. Boating and Watersport Accidents

Boating accidents pose significant risks to boat owners, charter guests, and all others on the water. If you were injured in an accident on the water, an experienced accident attorney can help you assert your legal rights in this scenario as well. Here too, there are a variety of potential options, and investigating the accident will be a key first step toward determining what legal options you have available.

A Fort Myers accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm can also help you if you were injured in a watersport accident during summer vacation. If you are facing medical bills and other losses after a jet ski, paddleboarding, kayaking, or wakeboarding accident, you will want to consult with a local attorney promptly.

3. Scooter and Bike Accidents

Renting a scooter or bike is a great, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to get around on vacation. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous. Drivers (both locals and vacationers from out of town) often are not looking out for scooter and bike riders, and this means that they often will not see these riders until it is too late.

As with the other types of accidents on this list, after a scooter or bike accident, a prompt investigation is critical. You must also be very careful to avoid mistakes that could jeopardize your legal rights under Florida law. These are two of the most important reasons—among many others—why it is important to have an experienced accident attorney on your side.

4. Pedestrian Accidents

While riding a scooter or bike can be dangerous, so can walking or jogging. Any time you are on your feet in close proximity to vehicle traffic, the unfortunate reality is that you are at risk of being hit. While drivers in Florida have a legal duty to avoid hitting pedestrians, they often are not as careful as they should be.

In pedestrian accident cases, seeking financial compensation often involves filing an auto insurance claim. However, there are several other potential claims in this scenario as well. When you speak with an attorney about your accident, your attorney will be able to assess what you need to do in order to seek just compensation.

5. Slips, Trips, and Falls Involving Property Hazards

Premises-related accidents are a common cause of injuries during summer vacation in Florida as well. Numerous types of property hazards can present risks for slips, trips, and falls. While these may often seem like relatively minor accidents, they can result in broken bones, nerve damage, soft tissue damage, and other serious injuries—and these injuries can both ruin your vacation and leave you facing substantial medical bills and other losses.

Under Florida’s premises liability laws, the companies that own hotels, resorts, rental properties, amusement parks, restaurants, bars, marinas, stores, and other properties can all be held accountable when hazards on their properties lead to serious injuries. In most cases, seeking just compensation will involve hiring a Fort Myers accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm to file a claim with the property owner’s insurer.

Your Legal Rights After an Accident in Florida

Regardless of what happened, if you were injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you have clear legal rights under Florida law. These legal rights include:

• You have the right to find out what happened, why it happened, and who (or what company) is legally responsible.
• You have the right to gather the evidence you need to prove liability and seek the financial compensation you deserve.
• You have the right to seek full compensation for the financial and non-financial costs of any serious or permanent injuries.
• You have the right to be treated fairly by the insurance companies and avoid making bad decisions due to their bad-faith insurance tactics.
• You have the right to hire an accident attorney to handle your case on your behalf at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Here, too, these are just examples. As an accident victim, understanding all of your legal rights is extremely important. When you contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation, Fort Myers accident attorney Randall L. Spivey will explain everything you need to know.

Contact Us to Speak with Fort Myers Accident Attorney Randall L. Spivey for Free

Were you injured while on vacation in Florida? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to learn more about your legal rights. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with experienced Fort Myers accident attorney Randall L. Spivey as soon as possible, give us a call at (239) 337-7483 or toll-free 888-477-4839, or tell us how we can get in touch with you online at SpiveyLaw.com now.