Already feeling hounded by insurance adjusters asking for a statement? Facing mounting medical bills for injuries that may continue to add up in the future? Missing work and losing out on much-needed income? The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine has a The Acreage car accident lawyer who can address these and other concerns following a crash.
What You Could Expect In Damages For Your Palm Beach County Car Accident
The Acreage personal injury lawyers are always hesitant to state an average settlement amount for car accidents because so many factors can influence what a victim receives. Instead, we review specific losses to inform our negotiations, ensuring your settlement is tailored to you. The losses that could be included are:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and therapy expenses
- Prescription medications and medical equipment
- Home and car modifications
- Lost income
- Reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
We dig into the particulars. Ancillary income from side jobs can be included, for instance, as can out-of-pocket medical expenses. We can also pursue compensation for alternative care, like massage therapy or acupuncture, if it helps your symptoms.
There are likely more losses eligible for compensation than you realize, so don’t downplay what you’ve experienced. Even a low speed collision can cause injury, including whiplash, which could lower your quality of life long-term, according to BMC Public Health. Leave it to our lawyers to identify and catalog possible compensation.
Ways We Determine Compensation
Although some damages might seem straightforward to calculate, like your ER bill, you may wonder how we calculate others, like pain and suffering. For both, we look at the full picture, including:
- Medical bills
- Receipts
- Employment information
- Sales records
- Hobbies affected
- Family situation and dependents
- Age and health history
We take a comprehensive view to make sure that damages like, for instance, loss of enjoyment of life are accurate. Compensation for that loss requires evaluating more than just your financial struggles but also how your injuries affected your leisure time, relationships, and independence. You can always expect that kind of extensive examination from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine.
What You Can Expect From Our Auto Injury Attorneys
When you work with our lawyers and staff, you receive multi-faceted support. Included in our services is:
- Access to attorney’s phone number
- Regular case updates
- Help in talking with insurance
- Independent investigation of your accident
- Evidence gathering
- Accident reconstruction and analysis
- Interviews with witnesses and experts
- Explanation of and help filing paperwork
- Settlement negotiations
- Lawsuit filing and court preparation
No Worries About Fees
Our The Acreage car accident lawyer will not charge you anything for your case unless we either settle your case with insurance or win a verdict in court. That means no hidden fees, consultation costs, or other charges. From your first case review until we win your case, you don’t pay us anything.
Help With Everyday Challenges
While we know helping with the legal side of things can alleviate many of your burdens, we also understand that’s only part of what you’re facing. That’s why we help clients make appointments, receive proper treatment, and get vehicle repairs.
Investigation Of Liable Parties
Liability law can be tricky for the average person, so we take that off your plate by investigating your accident ourselves to determine who to hold responsible. In a car accident, that could be:
- Other drivers
- Trucking companies
- Taxi companies
- Rideshare companies
- Auto manufacturers
- Car designers
- Tire companies
- Maintenance shops
- Property owners
- Government entities
They could also share liability. For instance, an employee driving a company car could share responsibility with their employer. A government entity that failed to maintain a road could share liability with a speeding driver.
We explore these and other scenarios not only to ensure we pursue compensation from the parties but also to maximize your possible damages.
What You Should Expect From A Car Accident Case In The Acreage
Fortunately, most personal injury cases settle out of court, meaning all parties come to an agreement for compensation without needing a judge and jury to decide. However, this doesn’t mean we won’t need to file a lawsuit to reach that settlement. We also may need to go all the way to court to settle your case, especially if there are disputes over liability.
Even if we settle out of court, the negotiation process can be frustrating, which is why we handle it for you. We can talk to adjusters on your behalf, circumventing attempts to trip you up and give away your rights to damages. Insurance companies—even your own—employ several tactics to lower the amount they must pay. We fight to prevent that in your case.
Car Accident Statute Of Limitations
For injuries, Florida typically allows four years to file a lawsuit (Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a)). However, some aspects can alter that deadline, such as if you are suing a municipality, which requires presenting a written notification of your claim within only six months (Florida Statutes § 768.28(6)(a)(1)). Don’t delay in getting more information about your case.
Florida’s Negligence Laws
After being injured in The Acreage, you should be aware of two aspects of Florida law:
- No-fault
- Comparative negligence
The first means that you initially file under your own personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage to receive some basic benefits. However, you must file quickly to receive these benefits, and they do not include compensation like pain and suffering.
Additional damages are only available if you sustained serious injuries. Then, you can file with the other party’s insurance or file a lawsuit against them (Florida Statutes § 627.737). We can help you deal with both your insurance and their insurance.
The second means that, if you do pursue action against the other party, your damages could be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For instance, if they were deemed 75 percent at fault and you 25 percent, whatever you receive could be reduced by 25 percent. Our attorneys can work to ensure blame isn’t unfairly assigned to you, and you receive the damages you deserve.
What You Should Expect When You Contact Our Firm
The Acreage car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can start working on your case today. When you contact us, you can expect a free consultation, no hassle, and immediate action. Get in touch with our office now.
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