Car accidents often involve collisions between vehicles or the impact of vehicles against fixed objects, such as trees and buildings. Injuries sustained in car accidents can become permanent disabilities, and car accidents can even result in death.

There were 38,824 deaths from car accidents in the United States in the year 2020 alone, according to government reports. Additional research indicates that drunk driving causes 32 deaths each day in the United States. Disability and death are common in car accidents.

Lost wages, permanent disabilities, reduced work capacity, medical expenses, and other damages can all be recovered by your car accident attorney as you work to regain your health.

What are car accident injuries?

The extent of the injuries sustained during a car accident, combined with the liability that caused the crash and the amount of insurance available, determine the amount of compensation your attorney can reasonably demand or recover from a jury. Insurance companies always work to give you less than you deserve, so it’s best to hire a car accident lawyer to get fair compensation.

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Different parts of your body can be injured in a car accident, including your limbs, knees, neck, and head. The accident can damage your joints, bones, muscles, and nerves, which can lead to paralysis. There is a chance that you will lose limbs and gain a permanent disability.

It is not uncommon to suffer burns and scars from a car accident. Specific injuries may require multiple surgeries and years of rehabilitation on the road to recovery. From whiplash to spinal cord injuries, car accidents can lead to all kinds of injuries.

Your own insurance may not cover all auto accident injuries, but that doesn’t mean you can’t seek legitimate compensation for such an injury. Your car accident lawyer can contact the insurance company of the negligent party to obtain the remaining compensation. And when the at-fault party doesn’t have insurance, or doesn’t have enough for your injuries, an experienced Florida car accident lawyer will look to see if you had uninsured motorist (UM) coverage available or if another party caused or contributed to the accident. .

Building a Car Accident Case

Going through a car accident is a traumatic experience, but you must take practical steps for your car accident claim. Talk to the law enforcement officers at the scene of the accident to get as much information as possible. Don’t forget to talk to witnesses and get their contact information.

Do not discuss the accident with anyone until you have spoken with your attorney. He doesn’t want his statements used against him later, even if he thinks he knows what to say. You may not have all the information available. You may commit to something that will come back to hurt you. All experienced trial lawyers will tell you not to talk to anyone until you have talked to your lawyer.

Take photos of the car accident scene after calling the police and help the injured if you can.

In Florida it is illegal for anyone to contact you in this regard for up to 30 days after the car accident. You should also not accept any offers that arrive just after this period. The insurance company of the negligent party may try to offer you a bad deal. Their job is NOT to pay you what you deserve.

Negligence in traffic accidents

Car accidents often occur due to negligent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. An investigation is required to determine who is responsible for the car accident in which you were injured. If you file a car accident claim, your attorney must show that you were not negligent. Things that seem simple almost never are. There are many subtle issues in every car accident case.

Many of the car accidents that occur are the fault of distracted drivers. A driver, like a child, can be distracted by a passenger, but is often distracted by his or her smartphone. Texting and driving are common causes of car accidents in the United States.

Sometimes it’s not the driver’s fault because he’s trying to avoid hitting an irresponsible pedestrian. If a person was running in front of her car, the driver could swerve to save her and crash into another vehicle due to her sudden decision. There may be an obstruction preventing the driver from seeing the road ahead, or there may be some other external distraction or even a “ghost vehicle” (one leaving the scene) causing the crash.

Passengers, who distract the driver in one way or another, can also be to blame for car accidents. In other cases, the driver is intoxicated and makes the wrong decision to get behind the wheel, putting himself and others at risk.

Finding a Car Accident Lawyer

You want to act quickly when hiring an experienced car accident attorney. Why is it so important to hire a lawyer quickly? Because the evidence disappears. Witnesses get lost or the insurance company comes to them and asks them to give a favorable statement to their driver. Surveillance video is recorded on top. Skid marks are washed away. Cars are repaired or scrapped. There are so many things that need to be done early on to properly prepare your case, you don’t want to be catching up. You want to be proactive and make sure you have a top-notch attorney who is experienced in handling serious cases. They can then immediately launch an investigation, obtain depositions, preserve and obtain evidence, and get your case moving so you can have the best chance of a full legal recovery.

After you’ve shortlisted the best attorneys you could find, book a free consultation. You will hear what legal options you have based on your particular case.

When your car accident attorney goes to work, they will gather evidence of injuries and other damages in the accident. This is where you will share the evidence and testimonials you have collected.

In addition to handling your paperwork and communication with other parties, your car accident attorney will attempt to negotiate the ideal settlement for you. If your case goes to trial, your attorney will try to prove the other party’s negligence and get you fair compensation.

Selecting a Car Accident Lawyer

We invite you to a free consultation with us, allowing you to be confident in our experience handling similar car accident cases.

• Do not choose an attorney based solely on the number of auto accident claims you have handled because your case may go to trial. You want to know that you have a trial lawyer who knows the court well and has a high level of experience.
• Try to check how many car accident cases your attorney has successfully handled in the past.
• See if that attorney has been ranked in major publications such as The Best Lawyers in America, Florida SuperLawyers, Florida Trend Magazine’s “Florida Legal Elite,” and Ta Guide South Florida Legal “Featured Attorneys”.
• Check to see if they have published articles, chapters, or books in the field, and if they have given speeches or lectures to other attorneys.
• Consider whether they have an “AV” rating (highest) with Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 (highest) rating with AVVO.com before hiring them for your auto accident claim.
• Hiring an attorney who has been training other attorneys to litigate auto accident claims is a good idea.
• Look for a Board Certified trial attorney because she has demonstrated the highest level of competency of the Florida Bar, is experienced, and has passed a rigorous examination in her field. Most personal injury attorneys are not Board Certified.