Canadian Tourist Injured in Miami Hit and Run Accident

Driver is facing charges after hit-and-run accident injures Canadian in Miami, Florida

A 23 year old Ontario resident was seriously injured in Miami, Florida  after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.  This pedestrian accident involving a Canadian occurred in Miami, Florida on March 29, 2015.   According to information released by Police in Miami, a 26 year-old woman was driving the vehicle that struck the Canadian tourist.  The female driver then left the scene, and then eventually turned herself in to police.  The driver of the vehicle is facing charges. 

The young man from Ontario was in critical condition in a South Florida Hospital.  We sincerely hope that this Canadian injured in Florida will make a complete recovery from his injuries.  

Lawyer Discusses Rights of Canadian Injured in Florida Accident

Canadians travel to Florida often for vacation and business. Unfortunately, accidents can happen at any time. If you or a family member has been seriously injured while traveling to Florida, you probably have many questions about your rights and remedies. Accidents involving Canadians in Florida can be complex in terms of coordinating insurance claims and benefits. Often, when a Canadian is injured in Florida, the claim will involve both US and Canadian insurance claims. In many cases, most of the available insurance will actually be from your Canadian insurance policy through statutory accident benefits and UIM (underinsured coverage). As such, it is important to make informed decisions so that you do not prejudice your rights to your Canadian insurance benefits. Although lawyers in Florida may have expertise with regard to the Florida portion of your claim, it is unlikely that they will have knowledge about the insurance process in Ontario Canada.

If you are a Canadian that has been injured in a Florida accident, we may be able to help. Call us for a free consultation or complete our online contact form here. We regularly assist Canadians injured in the United States.