Auto Accidents
Accidents can leave you wondering how you're going to pay your medical bills, when you'll be able to return to work, and who you can turn to for help.
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Contact UsAuto accidents can cause devastating injuries, causing emotional, physical, and financial stress for you and your family. You may have a difficult time paying medical bills. You may be unable to return to work. Activities you enjoyed before your accident may be difficult, even painful, to participate in.
In these difficult moments, it can feel as though there is nowhere to turn for help. Your insurance company seems more interested in saving money than actually helping you during your recovery. If another driver was involved, their insurance company may be calling you and pressuring you to take a quick, low settlement offer.
William Potucek knows from experience. Before starting Peninsula Law Firm, William spent years representing insurance companies and corporations defending them against personal injury lawsuits. Now, he uses that experience to maximize settlement awards and judgments for accident victims.
When you need someone on your side, someone who will give your case the attention it deserves, you need Peninsula Law Firm. Before you sign anything with the insurance companies, you should speak with a member of our team. We are here to answer your call, guide you through your questions, and help you get the compensation you need after an accident.
When you are injured by another driver through no fault of your own, you can seek compensation for your injuries in the form of damages. This is not meant to punish the driver at fault. Rather, damages are meant to put you in the same financial position as if the accident did not occur. For example, you may receive compensation for economic damages such as:
You may also be entitled to non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment for life and emotional trauma. These types of damages are often difficult to calculate, which is why it is advisable to speak with an auto accident attorney to determine the full value of your case.
If you were injured in a car accident in Florida, then you and the other party may share responsibility for the accident. In Florida, there is what is known as comparative fault. This means that if you are partially at fault for causing the accident, then the compensation you receive can be reduced by a percentage equal to your role in causing the accident.
In practical terms, this provides a way for insurance companies to diminish the value of your claim. They will look through the accident report, photographic evidence, witness testimony, and other evidence to try to assign a larger percentage of blame on you for the accident.
Even if you were partially at fault for your auto accident, you should speak with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible. At Peninsula Law Firm, we have experience representing insurance companies. We know how they try to limit their liability and reduce the value of personal injury claims. Our experience is your competitive advantage. Give us a call to discuss your case, and we will begin building the strongest case possible for you.
After an accident, time is of the essence. Once your accident is reported, defense attorneys will begin working to devalue your claim. The sooner we can begin working on your case, the stronger it will be.
However, you also have a limited amount of time to file a claim. In Florida, there is what is called a Statute of Limitations for car accidents. If you do not file your claim before the statute of limitations time period expires, then you will not be able to file a claim for compensation.
Don’t hesitate and lose your right to compensation. You can get started today. Simply call our office for a free case evaluation and we’ll help you begin the process.
Did you know that Florida is just one of several states that requires every driver to carry personal injury protection (or PIP) coverage? This no-fault car insurance system is designed to pay for medical bills and other economic damages suffered by anyone under the policy, no matter who is responsible for causing an accident.
However, there are limitations. PIP insurance coverage does not cover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. That is where a personal injury lawsuit comes in.
To be eligible to file a lawsuit against another driver in Florida, you must meet a “serious injury” threshold. You must have experienced one of the following as a result of the accident:
The no-fault system does not apply to car damage claims. Liability for vehicle damage can be made against the at-fault driver without limitation.
Most car accidents in Florida are caused by driver negligence. Negligence is a failure to act with reasonable caution that results in harm or damage. Other forms of negligence include running a red light, failing to yield, and ignoring the speed limit.
Common causes of auto accidents in Miami include:
To have a valid car accident case, you must be able to prove that the other driver acted negligently and that their negligence caused your injuries. An experienced car accident attorney can help you establish negligence and prove your case to get compensation for your injuries.
You may have questions about your auto accident injuries. Who is responsible for my accident? Who will pay my medical bills? Do I have a valid personal injury claim? Can I afford an auto accident lawyer?
The answers to those questions are just a free consultation away. Call Peninsula Law Firm today to find out if you have a case.
