When insurance companies look at an automobile crash, they see numbers. When we look at a crash, we see people. You are a person and a victim with severe injuries, not just a personal injury claim. Our Royal Palm Beach personal injury lawyers will investigate your case to ensure your full losses are considered in your compensation, treating you like a person, not a case.
You worry about getting better; the personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine will take care of everything else.
What Damages Can Our Attorneys Obtain for a Car Collision?
All accidents are different, resulting in different damages. However, you can count on our Royal Palm Beach personal injury lawyers to work to recover compensation for:
- Emergency treatment bills
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Medical equipment and prescriptions
- Home or car modifications
- Long-term care expenses
- Lost income and benefits
- Diminished earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced enjoyment of life
If you have other damages not on this list, we’ll fight for them, too.
If you lost a loved one in a car accident in Royal Palm Beach, please accept our sincere condolences. We would be honored to fight for justice your loved one deserves. Our team can also fight to recover compensation for:
- Your loved one’s medical expenses
- Your loved one’s lost earnings
- Loss of companionship and protection
- Lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
Call us today to learn more about what you can recover for your car accident.
How Florida’s Laws Affect Damages
Because Florida is a no-fault state, you typically first file to receive benefits from your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage (Florida Statutes § 627.7407). However, PIP only covers basic damages, like some medical bills and lost income. You can’t recover pain and suffering and similar damages.
To receive those additional damages, you must file with the other party’s insurance or sue them for personal injury. To do that, you must have serious injuries—loss of bodily function, loss of limb, disfigurement, etc. (Florida Statutes § 627.737).
It’s also important that you are aware of Florida’s modified comparative negligence law. You can still recover compensation if you contributed to your injury; however, if you are more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.
Our attorneys know the ins and outs of insurance policy and tactics. Whether you need help getting appropriate damages through PIP coverage or you are facing pushback when filing against the other party, we can help.
How do the Law Offices Of Anidjar & Levine Serve Car Accident Victims Throughout Palm Beach County?
Our Royal Palm Beach car accident lawyers can assist you in your case in several ways. We can explain:
- How to file an insurance claim
- When to file a personal injury lawsuit
- What the deadline is for filing
- Who to hold liable for your injuries
- How much your case could be worth
- What damages you could qualify for
- What evidence you need to support your case
- What to say to insurance adjusters
We can take over many of these entirely—you don’t need to talk to adjusters, we can gather evidence for your accident claim, and we can help with claim or lawsuit filings. For everything else, we keep you in the loop about what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how it will help your case.
Most importantly, we don’t charge you anything unless we win or settle. Even your first consultation is free. You’re coming to us because you’re worried about money. We don’t want to add to your stress; we want to add to your peace of mind.
Let Our Lawyers Deal With Insurance Companies
Insurance companies speak fluent legalese, which can make victims feel at a loss, even when the company is supposed to represent them. While insurers are always protecting their own interests, we’re always protecting yours.
We help with:
- Determining the value of your losses and damages
- Handling calls, emails, and discussions with insurance adjusters
- Reviewing any offers and negotiating for a fair settlement
- Protecting you from insurers using manipulative tactics
Come to us with any concerns you have about insurance in your case.
How Can Another Driver Be Responsible for Your Florida Car Accident?
Often, another driver is responsible due to their careless choices. When a driver behaves negligently and causes harm, they can be liable for any injuries that occur. Examples of driver negligence include:
- Drunk driving
- Drowsy driving
- Distracted driving
- Making an illegal or improper turn
- Failing to yield
- Speeding
- Following too closely
- Ignoring signs or signals
- Wrong way driving
We may use evidence like traffic camera footage, police reports, and even blood test results to demonstrate that the other driver’s actions caused your injuries.
In some cases, more than one driver may have played a role; we can help sort out these multi-party collisions. We can also explore whether a driver’s employer could be held liable. For instance, trucking and taxi companies may share liability with their drivers.
Who Else Could Be Liable for a Royal Palm Beach Car Crash?
Other parties could have contributed to your crash, including:
- Car manufacturers
- Auto maintenance shops
- Tire companies
- Property owners
- Government entities
Faulty auto parts, botched equipment installations, and defective tires can all be the grounds for a suit. Likewise, property owners and government entities are obligated to maintain roadways. Failure to do so, leading to a hazard that affected your accident, could allow you to pursue damages from them.
How Long do You Have to File a Lawsuit for a Car Accident in Royal Palm Beach?
Unique factors in your case could lengthen or shorten the statute of limitations for you. Moreover, keep in mind that those statutes are for lawsuits—insurance coverage is different.
Regardless of the deadline in your case, make sure you report your accident to your insurance company quickly. Not only does this protect your possible damages, but it also establishes a record that an accident occurred.
Personal Injury Protection
To receive PIP benefits, you must receive medical care within 14 days of your accident (Florida Statutes § 627.736). Failure to do so could mean you won’t receive compensation for medical bills and other losses.
Personal Injury Lawsuit
In Florida, you typically have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (Florida Statutes § 95.11). Your case could be tolled, meaning you have more time to file. Reasons include being unable to locate the liable party or if you are incapacitated.
Some factors can also shorten your window to file. When suing a municipality, you must provide notification in writing within six months of the date of injury (Florida Statutes § 768.28(6)(a)(1)).
Because of these variables, reach out to the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine as soon as possible to get information about the timeline of your case.
Wrongful Death Claim
If you lost a loved one to a car accident in Royal Palm Beach, you typically have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Proving this kind of case presents its own challenges compared to personal injury, so don’t call us as soon as you’re ready.
You Can Afford to Get Help from Our Lawyers
Remember, our team handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay us nothing up front and only pay attorney’s fees if we recover compensation.
Before you sign on with us, we’ll discuss the fee agreement so there are no surprises when you enlist our help.
Our Team Can Handle All Types of Motorcycle Vehicle Accidents in Royal Palm Beach
We can help you with:
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
Call Today to Discuss Your Palm Beach County Car Accident
Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine now to get a free case review. Our Royal Palm Beach car accident lawyers can review your crash, help you schedule appointments, assist you in getting repairs, and start you on the path toward recovery.
We Can Help.
