TAMPA (BLOOM) – In an eye-opening study conducted by Scott Vicknair, a personal injury law firm, an analysis of over 260,000 court cases nationwide has shed light on the landscape of private civil litigation in the United States, with a particular spotlight on Florida. The state stands out with a staggering 31 percent of all civil cases in the country, the majority of which are personal injury cases.

The comprehensive study, which encompassed data from more than 264,000 private civil cases across the US, revealed that within a 12-month period ending March 31, 2022, there were 80,689 cases in Florida alone. An overwhelming 82% of these cases were categorized as ‘Other Personal Injury’ – making it the most common type of private civil case in the state.

To put it in perspective, out of the total 80,689 civil cases in Florida, 66,102 were related to Other Personal Injury. This stark number not only highlights the prevalence of personal injury cases in the state but also raises questions about the underlying causes and implications for Florida’s legal and healthcare systems.

The study also sheds light on other common types of civil cases in Florida. Civil Rights cases accounted for 4%, while Contract cases followed closely at 3%. These figures, although significantly lower than personal injury cases, still represent important legal concerns within the state.

Nationally, ‘Other Personal Injury’ remains the most common case type, constituting 40% of all private civil cases. In the same period, the United States saw 105,478 cases falling under this category. Following behind were Civil Rights cases, making up 14% of the national total, and Contract cases at 9%.

David Vicknair, a personal injury lawyer at Scott Vicknair, commented on the findings: “These figures offer a fascinating insight into the work that the Florida legal system is doing every day. Across America, there are more than 260,000 private civil cases each year, which works out at an average of more than 5,000 cases each week, and they are an important way for members of the public to seek justice.”

For more detailed insights and information on the study, please visit Scott Vicknair’s website.