Miami Car Accident Lawyers

Yes. Although Florida technically has a no-fault system for car accidents, you may still be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the other driver if you suffered serious injuries. According to FL § 627.730, if you meet the "injury threshold" you may file an injury lawsuit against the negligent driver.

However, if you are found to be partially at fault for the accident, this may reduce your compensation by a certain percentage, depending on how much of a role you played in causing the accident. This is known in Florida as "comparative negligence." Filing a car accident claim in Florida can be complex because of these laws, therefore it's important that you hire a professional accident lawyer to represent you.

In order to win your auto accident lawsuit, you will need to prove that the other driver was behaving in a negligent manner. The best way to do this is to show how they failed to uphold their legal duties as a driver, which include:

• Obeying the speed limit
• Keeping their eyes and mind on the road
• Maintaining control of their vehicle
• Maintaining their vehicle so that it's road-safe
• Not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Obeying all signals, road signs, etc.

There are several ways you can go about proving negligence: video evidence, eyewitness testimonies, accident reconstruction evidence, toxicology tests (to prove intoxication), and more. Our Miami car accident lawyer are equipped to build a strong case on your behalf using all resources available to us.

All car accidents, minor or severe, have the potential to cause serious injuries. Some of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents include:

• Whiplash
• Broken bones
• Internal bleeding or bruising
• Scrapes, cuts and lacerations
• Torn or pulled muscles
• Head or brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• PTSD or mental distress

Even if you believe you haven't been injured in your accident, you should always see a doctor and have them check you for injuries that may not surface immediately (these are known as "latent" injuries). Some car accident injuries can take several days to become apparent.

One of many reasons why it’s beneficial to hire a car accident attorney in Miami is to ensure that you file your claim in time to recover damages. All states, including Florida, have strict deadlines known as statutes of limitations. In Florida, victims of car accidents have four years from the date of the accident to file a claim, and two years if someone died as a result of the accident.

Four years may seem like a long time, and indeed it’s a longer amount of time than in other states. However, waiting too long to get started on your case can pose a risk of you losing important evidence. Our attorneys can investigate your accident and collect important documentation, such as witness statements, before it’s lost forever. When you hire our team, we can exceed expectations in order to recover what you need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and more.

A typical car accident case will follow the below timeline:

1. We will listen to your story and help determine whether or not you have grounds for pursuing a personal injury claim.
2. If your case is worth pursuing, we will file and serve a complaint against the at-fault party.
3. Once the defendant responds to the complaint, we will begin the discovery process in which both sides request information and begin to build their case.
4. If we are able to reach a favorable agreement with the defendant on your behalf, your case may be able to be resolved before it even goes to trial. This is referred to as a pre-trial settlement.
5. If we are unable to reach a fair settlement with the opposing party we will take your case to trial and fight for your rights in front of either a judge or a jury.
6. The judge or jury will provide a ruling on your case and you will either have your request for compensation granted or denied.
7. In the event that you are denied compensation, you may still have grounds to file an appeal and undergo a second trial that may end in your favor.

There is no set length of time for a car accident claim. This is because every case is unique. Some cases are relatively easy to settle, while others can take months or even years. No matter what, we will fight until we obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.

There is no "one size fits all" settlement amount for car accidents. Each accident is different and each victim's injuries are unique. Therefore, the best way to determine what your claim may be worth is to discuss your injuries with a car accident lawyer in your area. In general, the more serious your injuries, the higher your settlement will be. For minor injuries like whiplash, soft-tissue injuries, etc. your settlement may be closer to $15,000. On the other hand, if you suffered serious spinal injuries or brain injuries your settlement may be $100,000 or higher.

In situations where the driver who hit you does not carry insurance (which is a violation of Florida's laws), you may still be able to recover compensation for your injuries by taking one of the following steps:

1. Pursuing compensation through your own insurance company's uninsured motorist coverage (assuming this is part of your insurance plan)
2. Filing a personal injury lawsuit directly against the responsible driver - this course of action is only available under certain circumstances, due to Florida's fault laws, and also is not likely to result in much compensation since the other driver wasn't paying for insurance to begin with

You may think that since you weren't at fault for the accident, you don't need a lawyer to represent you. However, this isn't necessarily the case. Evidence shows that car accident victims who are represented by an attorney generally receive higher compensation than those who are not. This is true for several reasons:

• Our attorneys are experts at dealing with insurance companies
• We can help determine how much you deserve and fight for fair compensation
• Our lawyers can walk you through the legal process and ensure nothing is missed

In general, if you have suffered an injury as a result of a car accident, you may have better results when you hire a professional car crash lawyer to represent you in your Florida car accident lawsuit.