Located in the eclectic South Beach community, the Lincoln Road Mall is frequented by residents and tourists alike. Spanning 10 blocks, this outdoor mall is filled with a wide variety of boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants, outdoor cafes and coffee bars, as well specialty retail stores. With strictly pedestrian roads throughout the mall area, sightseers and shoppers can spend the day browsing through stores, relaxing over a cup of coffee, or just experiencing the flavor of the local South Beach culture by sitting on a bench. The Lincoln Road Mall also offers a movie theater, as well as plenty of outdoor events including a Farmer’s Market, outdoor cinema series, and antique road shows.
Once known as the “Fifth Avenue of the South,” the Lincoln Road Mall covers approximately one mile with its pedestrian streets. With its pedestrian walkways so close to parking spaces and exterior roads, there is a chance that an accident could occur. Drivers pulling in to parking spots too quickly or confusing directions could result in cars driving into crowds of pedestrians or storefront windows. The large number of pedestrian traffic makes car crashes of this nature particularly dangerous.
It is estimated that 4,000 people are injured each year as the result of a storefront crash. When recovering from their injuries, victims often incur high medical bills and may have a need for continuing care. Serious injuries may prevent the injured party from working resulting in loss of income. If you were injured in a storefront accident, you may be entitled to compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, continuing care, and other related expenses. The Lincoln Road Mall personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon can help. Our attorneys can answer your questions and advise you of the options available to you.
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Contact Wolfson & Leon at (305) 285-1115 for a free consultation if you’ve been injured in a storefront crash.
Studies show that the most common causes of storefront crashes result from driver error. Many times, the driver inadvertently puts the car into drive, instead of reverse, when backing out of a spot. Or they may pull into parking spots too quickly, jumping the curb and driving into storefront windows or pedestrian walkways.
Driver distraction is also a contributing factor. Talking on the phone or texting while operating a car distracts the driver from what is going on around them. Focusing on GPS systems can also contribute to an accident, as a driver’s attention is diverted. In other cases, cars may crash into buildings or windows if they are hit from behind or swerve to prevent an accident.
If you have been injured in a storefront accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon for help. For over 55 years, we have defended the rights of victims who have been injured in accidents. Our personal injury attorneys will represent your interests with insurance companies and legal teams to help you receive the compensation that you deserve.
With offices located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers, Wolfson & Leon proudly represents clients in the South and Central Florida region, including the Florida Keys, the greater Miami metro area, Orlando, Tampa, and the Palm Beaches. If you or your loved one has been the victim a storefront crash, contact the Lincoln Road Mall personal injury attorneys at Wolfson & Leon at (305) 285-1115 for help.