Deerfield Beach Car Accident Attorney

While some people walk away from car accidents with very few injuries, others aren’t quite so lucky. Instead, they experience injuries to the head, legs, shoulders, neck, and more. Even with small rear-end collisions, one of the biggest problems is that the body isn’t prepared for the contact. Therefore, the head is thrown forward, the neck is placed under extreme pressure, and the victim is left spending thousands of dollars on medical bills and car repairs for an accident that wasn’t their fault.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, we recommend getting in touch with The Injury Firm as soon as possible. The sooner you contact an auto accident lawyer, the more likely you are to recover compensation. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t have to pay the price (literally!).

Car Accidents in Florida

Many positives come with living in Florida; just think of all the sunny days, the many sports teams, the amazing food and eatery options, and more. Despite all the positives, car accidents are still a problem. According to data from 2018, just under 3,000 accidents took place in the state in this year. Per 100,000 residents, 14.7 people die in traffic accidents and this puts Florida near the top of the list in the United States.

Unfortunately, Deerfield Beach isn’t immune to car accidents (and this may be why you’re reading this guide here today!). Even a moderate car accident has the potential to change lives and the path that your family follows in the coming years. Not only do you need to deal with medical bills and expenses, but you may also be forced to take time away from work. Suddenly, expenses rise while income drops.

If the accident wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t have to deal with the financial repercussions. Your family shouldn’t have to suffer when you were following the rules of the road and taking the necessary precautions to remain safe.

Claiming DamagesThrough Insurance

Since Florida is a no-fault state, this causes lots of confusion for some people. They don’t know whether they should claim through their own insurance, against the driver, or do something else entirely. To answer this, we first need to determine what a no-fault state is.

In short, this law means that ALL car accident victims need to first claim through their own insurance - regardless of fault and blame. As a driver in Florida, your insurance includes PIP (personal injury protection) to the amount of $10,000.

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to PIP. Firstly, the good news is that you can recover a percentage of medical bills and lost wages. Without having to go through the insurance of the guilty party, you can claim through your own insurance and receive some support. The bad news is that $10,000 doesn’t go very far. As the seriousness of the accident increases, two things happen:

• Medical bills increase
• You’ll spend longer away from work

Once you reach a certain point, PIP loses its value because it doesn’t cover the increased expenses and the lost wages. At this point, it’s time to contact an auto accident lawyer because they’ll help you to claim damages. The Injury Firm is available across Deerfield Beach, Broward County, and Florida.

Common Car Accidents in Deerfield Beach

Sadly, negligence and careless driving are still huge problems right across Florida. A small percentage of the population think that it’s acceptable to operate a cell phone and other devices while driving a vehicle. Even for those who think that their experience allows them special privileges, all it takes is a couple of seconds of lapsed concentration for an accident to occur.

Examples of negligent or careless driving include:

• Tailgating
• Sudden braking
• Speeding
• Driving while over the limit (both alcohol and drugs)
• Turning to speak to people in the back of the vehicle
• Using a mobile phone
• Overtaking and using lanes incorrectly
• Eating while at the wheel
• Reckless driving

Remember, driving well under the speed limit is just as dangerous as driving over the speed limit. Those who aren’t confident behind the wheel should think about taking additional driving courses to boost their confidence. Whenever you take to the road, know that all other drivers rely on you to make sensible decisions. If you can’t make these decisions, it causes accidents.

Filing a Car Accident Liability Claim

If you’re the victim of a car accident and PIP doesn’t cover the damages, you might be wondering whether or not you have a liability claim. As a personal injury attorney, there are a couple of things that we need to prove on your behalf.

Firstly, we need to prove that the guilty party was indeed reckless or negligent. Look at the previous section to learn more about what constitutes reckless or negligent behavior. Even if you don’t see the applicable example of reckless behavior in this guide, feel free to get in touch because you may still have a case. It could be anything from veering across the road unnecessarily to looking in the mirror and forgetting the road. If the driver was causing unnecessary risk, you probably have a liability claim.

Secondly, you need to have suffered some form of injury. When claiming compensation, we need to prove that your injuries were directly caused by the reckless or negligent driving of the guilty party.

If the other driver was negligent or reckless, and you have suffered serious injuries, please don’t hesitate to contact the caring and passionate experts at The Injury Firm. Later, you’ll learn exactly how a personal injury attorney helps.

Potential Damages in a Car Accident Liability Claim

At this stage, your next concern is likely to be whether it’s worth filing a liability claim. Allow us to answer this question for you - yes. Why? Because PIP has probably fallen short in covering costs and this is a way to fill the gap. Don’t accept responsibility yourself or allow this accident to drain funds intended for your children or grandchildren (or even just a luxurious retirement!).

What can you claim in a liability case? This is something that you’ll discuss with your auto accident lawyer during the free consultation. Although every case is different, they generally contain the same three types of damages.

Economic - Here, you’ll claim for all tangible expenses and losses including lost wages, medical bills, medical equipment, medication, rehabilitation, medical appointments, household services, and more. To prevent having to claim a second time in the future, your liability claim will include both existing and future medical costs.

Non-Economic - This time, we’re talking about damages that have resulted from the accident without a tangible cost or expense attached. Examples include depression, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of companionship, etc.

Punitive - Though not available in every case, punitive damages are designed for cases where the guilty party was especially reckless or negligent. If they caused your injuries on purpose, you could receive punitive damages. Essentially, this is a punishment for the driver and the value is determined by the judge.

How much compensation will you receive after a car accident in Deerfield Beach, Broward County, or anywhere else in Florida? This is one of the most common questions that a personal injury attorney receives. Know that The Injury Firm will carefully assess your case and ensure that you get the maximum compensation package. At all times, the primary target is to reimburse you for all expenses and lost wages. Yet, more severe cases will have deeper compensation requirements.

Importance of an Auto Accident Lawyer

Do you need an auto accident lawyer? This is a question you’re likely to ask yourself after a car accident. When the accident is clearly the result of negligent or careless behavior, you might think that obtaining compensation is going to be an easy process. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.

The fact that a case seems open-and-shut is even more reason to contact professional help. While recovering from an injury, you don’t want to gather evidence, speak with eyewitnesses, communicate with insurance companies, and deal with all the other stress that comes with the process. Even with what seems like an easy case, it’s too easy to fall into one of the common traps and lose out on potential compensation. Thousands before you have accepted less than they deserved after going it alone - don’t make the same mistake.

Successful claims are only possible if you know how the process works - you need to understand the required steps, your responsibilities and requirements, and your rights. Sadly, most people without experience in this field don’t understand their rights or the amount of compensation they can receive from a claim. Soon enough, the insurance companies and attorneys on the other side recognize this and you’re left with compensation that doesn’t even cover medical expenses.

A personal injury attorney is important because they have the experience and knowledge to handle your case correctly. They know how to protect your rights at all times and ensure that you get the compensation that matches what you deserve. With The Injury Firm, we don’t settle for anything less than you need and deserve. If the insurance company fails to make a fair offer, we have the resources to pursue a liability case in court. Here, a judge will decide how much you receive in compensation.

After a car accident, insurance companies often send adjusters, and these professionals try to reduce the amount of compensation required. Using a variety of techniques, they’ll try to get the victim to admit fault because this means that the company pays less compensation. It’s important to have an auto accident lawyer by your side to protect you from these adjusters and keep you on the right path.

How Does The Injury Firm Help?

Depending on the extent of the accident, you may have experienced some very serious injuries while driving in Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida. While some are fortunate enough to walk away with a few scratches, others are left in critical condition. They suffer bone breaks, sprains, strains, whiplash, spinal cord damage, neck injuries, concussion, or head trauma. The more serious the injuries, the more you will rely on compensation to recover not only physically but financially too.

While medical bills increase your expenditure, you’re not able to work and this may mean no income at all. The Injury Firm has the resources to help and it all starts with a free consultation. Feel free to dial our number today; Florida has a statute of limitations of four years after a car accident, but this doesn’t mean you should wait. By contacting a personal injury attorney early, they can gather evidence and speak to witnesses while the event is still clear in their minds.

How does The Injury Firm help? We can assist in dealing with the property damage; after a car accident, you need to think about your vehicle just as much as your body. If possible, we’ll arrange a rental so that you have a vehicle to get around while yours is repaired.

As soon as possible, we start gathering evidence and this means keeping all police reports, medical reports, and other paperwork related to the accident. After a free consultation, we’ll decide whether or not to take on your case. If we do, you won’t pay a thing until the resolution. In many cases, we can even help victims to find medical care where payments are taken after the case is resolved.

Don’t settle for something less than you deserve - something that happens often when victims don’t seek legal help. Contact the caring and dedicated team at The Injury Firm now!