If your vehicle’s brakes were not properly designed, manufactured, and safety tested, you could get into an accident. When brakes fail, the results can be catastrophic. You may be wondering what your options are if a brake failure caused your accident. If so, there’s no need to worry. Our team can evaluate your options.
If you have been hurt in a car accident due to faulty brakes or some other cause of brake failure, our West Palm Beach car accident attorney can help. They can look into your case to determine what caused your accident. During your free consultation, we can help you figure out your legal options.
Recovering Compensation for a Car Accident in West Palm Beach
Being involved in an accident is frightening, injuries can be long-lasting, and the aftermath can be challenging to overcome. Car accidents lead to extensive losses for victims, and getting life back to normal can be an overwhelming process filled with frustrating and stressful situations.
Obtaining financial compensation for serious injuries after a car accident can feel impossible when you’re already dealing with so much. A brake failure car accident lawyer can help you determine whether you’re eligible to file against the liable party, so you can recover from your injuries. Call a West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer today to schedule your free consultation.
Damages you could claim following a car accident include:
- Mental trauma
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of future wages
- Medical costs
- Cost of rehabilitation
- Lost life enjoyment
How Does a West Palm Beach Lawyer Help?
We know how challenging it can be to take on added responsibilities while you’re still reeling from your accident. We don’t want the legal process to add to your worries, so we will take the lead on your case and handle everything in your fight for compensation. Some of the services we offer include:
Legal Paperwork
Seeking compensation for a serious car accident is a legal undertaking requiring many steps that have to be followed precisely. Whether you are filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit in court, you must complete paperwork, submit evidence, and prove your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence. We can handle each of these tasks on your behalf.
Determine All Legal Options
We start by examining your case to figure out what your legal options are. For instance, if a manufacturing defect has been reported with your brakes, the attorney can find that information to use as evidence for your case.
Additionally, a lawyer knows the laws in Florida and can help ensure that you don’t lose out on compensation because you didn’t know them. For instance, your lawyer will know legal timelines, such as the deadline for submitting a personal injury lawsuit in court, which is four years from the date of the accident in Florida per Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a).
Legal Advice
Your lawyer also provides you with legal advice regarding your case, which can take a lot of the stress out of making case decisions. They can guide you through the entire personal injury claim process. If your case goes to court, your lawyer can also handle these proceedings.
Evidence Collection
When filing a claim or lawsuit, you must have evidence that supports your case. Your lawyer can help you understand what types of evidence will be helpful and can collect it for you, e.g. police reports, statements from witnesses, physical evidence, and more.
Insurance Negotiations
Many personal injury cases are actually injury claims submitted to insurance providers. Florida laws can complicate how you pursue compensation through insurance providers, so we will make sure that we follow the appropriate paths and regulations for your situation.
Court Hearings and Litigation
In the event that an injury case goes to court, your lawyer can handle the entire court process. From hearings and court filings to a full-fledged trial, your lawyer will be advocating on your behalf every step of the way.
Watch Out for Your Rights
Finally, your lawyer protects your best interests at all times. It’s their job to see that you are defended from bad faith insurance practices or other mistreatment. Victims have rights, and your lawyer will ensure your rights are not violated during the personal injury claims process.
How Do Manufacturing Defects Occur?
Vehicle parts must be carefully designed, crafted, and tested to ensure their safety on the market. If a defect is discovered later, the parts should be immediately recalled. Sometimes, manufacturers can create unsafe products and they can be liable for injuries that occur.
Defects could include:
- Poor design
- Poor manufacturing
- Improperly labeled/poor instructions
If your brakes were defective, they could have prevented you from stopping, which could have led to your car accident. You can seek compensation for injuries sustained due to defective auto parts.
Potentially Liable Parties in Your Brake Failure Car Accident Case
There may be multiple liable parties, depending on the cause of your car’s brake failure. Some of the parties we may be able to pursue include:
- Your car manufacturer
- The brakes parts manufacturer
- Your auto mechanic
Whoever is responsible for the malfunction that caused your collision, we will build a case against them for your compensation.
Seek Legal Assistance With the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine
You purchased your vehicle trusting that it was safe to drive. Manufacturing laws are there to protect consumers from being injured by dangerous products. If your vehicle accident was caused by brake failure or by some other form of negligence, you can seek financial compensation for your losses.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine have lawyers who have dealt with all different types of car accident cases. You don’t have to handle your car accident case on your own. We know the laws that impact your case. Get in touch with our firm today and receive a free case consultation. If we are the right firm for you, our West Palm Beach brake failure car accident lawyer will fight for you from the beginning to the end of your case.
We Can Help.
