Help from a Davie Accident Lawyer

Located in central Broward County, Florida, Davie has a population of slightly more than 104,000 people but still manages to maintain a rural atmosphere. The city has more than 165 miles of trails, multiple parks, and lush green open spaces. Davie also provides easy access to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airpot, Port Everglades, and other points in Florida. It includes several major interstates, including I-75, I-595, and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, allowing residents and visitors to easily access transportation networks.

Whether you prefer the great outdoors or are looking for indoor entertainment, Davie offers plenty of recreational opportunities. Some of the top choices of places to visit in the city and surrounding area include the following:

• Flamingo Gardens – Surrounded by the Everglades, Flamingo Gardens allows you to explore the natural beauty that surrounds its trails and see some of Florida’s wildlife, including flamingoes, wading birds, alligators, and otters.
• Bergeron Rodeo Grounds – Features an annual rodeo plus year-round rotations of craft and art shows, live entertainment, tradeshows, and more.
• Billie’s Swamp Safari – Located within the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Billie’s Swamp Safari allows you to explore the beauty of the Everglades from an airboat.
• Tree Tops Park – This park features 150 acres of biodiverse forests and wetlands with trails protected by an overhead canopy that allows you to explore away from the heat of Florida’s penetrating sun rays.
• Buehler Planetarium and Observatory – This allows you to view the galaxy and the universe from a comfortably cooled indoor seating area and provides a great getaway for families.
• Young Art Museum – This museum is great for children ages 12 and under who want to spend a few hours letting their creativity run free.

Whether you live in Davie or are visiting, there are many more things to do and see in this beautiful city. However, you should also always exercise caution when driving to avoid motor vehicle collisions in the city or on one of the major interstates and roads surrounding it.

Common Types of Accidents in the Davie Area

It is an unfortunate fact that many different types of motor vehicle collisions occur in and around Davie each year. Some recent examples of the types of accidents that a Davie accident lawyer at Lane & Glassman typically handles include the following:

• Motorcycle accident in which a 41-year-old man was killed after he struck a wall on an exit from the Ronald Reagan Turnpike
• Car accident on I-75 in which one person was killed and three were injured
• Bicycle accident at the intersection of SR 84 and Weston Road in which two people were killed after being struck by a car
• Pedestrian accident in which two pedestrians were killed when they were struck by a car on Griffin Road in Davie
• Bus accident on I-595 in Davie in which multiple children received minor injuries while riding on a school bus

Three roadways within and near Davie have the highest crash rates per mile. Below, you’ll find the roadway followed by the segment of the road and its five-year crash average. These averages are from 2006, and the numbers are likely higher now:

• College Avenue – SR 84 to SW 39th Street – 105.6 average crashes per mile
• SW 136th Avenue – SR 84 to SW 14th Street – 61.8 average crashes per mile
• SW 30th Street – S. Pine Island Road to College Avenue – 47.6 crashes per mile

Here are the three intersections with the most crashes during the five years ending in 2006. These averages are likely higher now:

• University Drive/Nova Drive – 39.4 average crashes per year
• University Drive/SW 30th Street – 16.4 average crashes per year
• Davie Road/Orange Drive – 11.2 average crashes per year

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Lane & Glassman handle all of these types of motor vehicle accident cases.

Why It’s Important to Work With an Experienced Florida Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in any type of motor vehicle collision in or near Davie, it is critical for you to seek representation from an experienced Davie accident lawyer. When you retain an experienced Florida car accident lawyer at Lane & Glassman, you can benefit from our decades of experience, legal knowledge, and litigation skills.

Our attorneys have represented many people who have been injured because of the negligence of others and understand how to build strong cases on our clients’ behalf. We understand the types of tactics that insurance companies typically employ to try to minimize how much they might have to pay to injured accident victims and the surviving family members of those who are killed. We thoroughly investigate our clients’ cases to present clear evidence of liability, which often allows us to recover full and fair compensation for our clients. To learn more, schedule a free consultation by calling Lane & Glassman at 954.874.3631.