Florida roads are among the most dangerous in the U.S., with thousands of serious crashes each year. If your accident was caused by another driver’s negligence, an experienced car accident lawyer can fight to hold them accountable and secure compensation for your damages.
Even if the crash was caused by someone else, you may still face medical bills, lost income, and long-term recovery needs. A skilled Miami personal injury lawyer can help ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries and related expenses.
Depending on your case, compensation may include:
If a loved one dies from injuries caused by someone else’s negligence, Florida law allows the personal representative of the victim’s estate to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of both the estate and surviving family members.
With the right legal guidance, families may be entitled to recover financial compensation for:
Even if the accident was partly your fault, your claim will not necessarily be barred. Florida applies a “pure comparative negligence” system, whereby:
Although it is theoretically possible to recover 1% of your damages even if the accident was 99% your fault, you would still have to pay 99% of the other party’s damages.
No, but it strengthens your case. You must still show that the traffic violation amounted to negligence and that it directly caused the accident.
If you were cited for aggressive or careless driving, however, your case will be harder to prove.
You must establish four elements:
In civil cases, you don’t need to prove your claim “beyond a reasonable doubt”. Instead, you must show it is more likely than not that the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries.
You may have heard horror stories about “billable hours.” My firm doesn’t use the billable hour system, however, because we believe in results. At my firm, you only pay if I arrange a court judgment or private settlement for you. Even then, you pay a percentage of your recovery, and you won’t owe me anything until your money arrives. If I don’t win your case, you will owe me nothing.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, you are going to need a skilled Florida car accident lawyer. Contact DLE Lawyers today at (305) 363-7855 or fill out the online contact form for a free consultation.
Your claim will probably be paid by an insurance company, and insurance companies don’t like to go to court. In fact, you are about ten times as likely to end up with a private settlement than with a court judgment.
