Car accidents happen in the Lighthouse Point area daily. Most of them result in minor damage. Others cause fatal or life-altering injuries.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Lighthouse Point care accident caused by another party, you may be able to file a claim and recover compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies work hard to deny liability and to devalue your claim so they pay out as little as possible. You need an experienced Lighthouse Point car accident lawyer to protect your rights and help you recover maximum compensation.
Rosen Injury Law has the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover full compensation for your damages. Call (954) 466-1114 or visit our contact page today and schedule a consultation to discuss your Lighthouse Point car accident claim.
Benefits of Partnering With Rosen Injury Law
- Our Lighthouse Point car accident lawyers will carefully investigate your car accident to help identify all possible causes and liable parties to maximize the available sources of compensation to pay your damages.
- We have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for car accident injury victims and their families.
- We are committed to providing excellent service and delivering maximum results.
- Our personal injury attorneys in Lighthouse Point cover all costs associated with pursuing your claim, and you incur no expenses until we successfully recover your compensation.
Causes of Lighthouse Point Car Accidents
Car accidents can have numerous causes. Most accidents are caused by human error. Some of the most common causes of car accidents in Lighthouse Point include:
- Distracted driving. Motorists often can’t seem to resist checking their phones for messages, sending a quick text, eating, grooming themselves, and finding other ways to take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road. Distracted drivers risk the lives of everyone on the road.
- Driving impaired. Everyone knows that driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is dangerous. However, some drivers do it anyway, risking a catastrophic accident.
- Driving fatigued. When sleepy or tired, a driver’s reactions can be slowed as much as when drinking alcohol and driving. Additionally, falling asleep at the wheel can lead to a crash in mere seconds.
- Speeding and driving aggressively. Speeding, abruptly changing lanes, tailgating, brake checking, running red lights and stop signs, and other aggressive behaviors increase the chances of car accidents.
- Vehicle malfunctions. Equipment may fail due to defective products or negligent maintenance. If vehicle parts, such as brakes, tires, or steering, fail during use, the results can be catastrophic.
- Poor road conditions. When a road is poorly designed, negligently maintained, or otherwise hazardous, these conditions can contribute to accidents.
Determining the cause of your accident is vital to the success of your car accident claim. At Rosen Injury Law, we carefully investigate every car accident to help identify all possible causes and liable parties to help ensure you recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Injuries Incurred in Lighthouse Point Car Accidents
Injuries incurred in Lighthouse Point car accidents range from minor bumps and bruises to catastrophic brain injuries. Other leading injuries include:
- Spinal cord damage.
- Back and neck injuries.
- Broken bones.
- Cuts and lacerations.
- Internal bleeding and organ damage.
- Burns.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you have experienced similar injuries following a car or truck accident in Lighthouse Point, speak to an attorney at Rosen Injury Law today.
What Is a Fair Settlement Offer For My Lighthouse Point Car Accident Injury Claim?
After evaluating your case, we will provide an estimate of what we believe would be a fair settlement of your claim. In a successful Lighthouse Point car accident case, you can recover economic damages such as current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, property damage, and other financial costs incurred by your accident.
You may also be able to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses caused by your accident.
Punitive damages are rarely awarded under Florida law. They are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future. However, if you can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is guilty of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, punitive damages may also be appropriate in a car accident case.
What If I Am Partially At Fault For My Lighthouse Point Car Accident?
Florida follows a modified comparative fault rule for personal injury claims. Under this rule, fault may be apportioned among multiple parties.
Florida Revised Statutes §768.81(6) states:
“GREATER PERCENTAGE OF FAULT. – In a negligence action to which this action applies, any party found to be greater than 50 percent at fault for his or her own harm may not recover any damages.”
If you are no more than 50% at fault for the accident, you may still recover compensation for your damages. However, your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you are found to be 40% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you may still recover $60,000 after deducting your percentage of fault.
Insurance companies and defense attorneys work hard to shift blame to injury victims to help avoid or reduce the amount of damages they must pay. At Rosen Injury Law, we work diligently to help prevent or minimize any assignment of fault to you and to maximize your compensation.
Why Do I Need a Lighthouse Point Car Accident Lawyer?
Insurance companies are in business to make a profit, and they do so by paying out as little as possible. They often use unfair tactics to try to avoid paying you the compensation you are owed. You need an experienced Lighthouse Point car accident lawyer to protect your rights and help you recover the full compensation you are entitled to.
An experienced car accident lawyer can investigate your accident, gather essential evidence to prove your claim, and build your strongest case. They can help establish the existence and value of all your current and future damages. Your attorney can negotiate to help reach a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible. And when a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to get the justice you deserve.
Contact Rosen Injury Law Today
If you have been injured in a Lighthouse Point car accident, we want to help you. At Rosen Injury Law, we have the experience and proven record to help you secure every dollar you are owed.
Call (954) 466-1114 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Lighthouse Point car accident claim.