Personal injury accidents are perhaps one of the most traumatic and unforgiving incidents that can occur in our daily lives. These are events that happen in the most inopportune and random moments which is why they become so hurtful. Sadly, we cannot be ready nor do we have the ability to prepare ourselves for all personal injury accidents. We do believe that you are here because you too have suffered a personal injury accident that is indeed causing you great amounts of pain and distress.
Even more so in these unprecedented times, PIA’s have the nefast ability to take away our quality of life and livelihood. People who fall victims of these accidents are often left without the ability to make ends meet and thus are not only battered by physical and emotional pain but also financial anguish as well.
Even if that has not exactly happened to you, put yourself in someone else’s shoes who is suffering from this. In these difficult times hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic people are truly suffering. Loss of income because of physical inabilities is such a disastrous thing that can destroy even the most positive thinking families.
Now think about this, people suffer the effects of income loss while also enduring painful injuries due to whichever type of accident they endured. The most logical thing would have to be to seek medical attention for those injuries. However, everybody knows that medical treatment in our great nation is extremely expensive.
Some costs can climb onto then $40,000’s just to avoid health complications. If this is your case, we would like to take the time to say that we empathize with you in this terrible moment of turmoil. We can only begin to imagine what you’re going through because of the financial hurdles you will have to do to recover from your injuries. In all seriousness, it is virtually impossible to not go into debt after seeking proper medical care.
However, even though you may see your circumstance as one without solutions or a way out, we are here to tell you that it does not have to be the case. Quite the contrary, the solution actually relies on the fact that you have become a victim because of your personal injury accident!
This is because the grand majority of personal injury accidents are caused or triggered by instances of gross negligence that attack the safety and livelihood of any unsuspecting victim. The fact that you are the victim will lawfully allow you to go out and seek the due compensation that you are entitled to for your injuries.
This said compensation is the monetary settlement that will allow you to receive a necessary peace of mind and permit you to focus on recovering from your injuries. After, your health is the most important thing to take care of. This legal venture is in pro-fighting for the protection of your rights that at the same time permeates a financial relief that must be given to you in reparations of your pain and suffering.
However, this will not be an easy feat to undertake because of the legal complexities that arise when you decide to raise a full-on injury claim. There are certain guidelines that will have to be met and will prove very difficult to overcome if you do not have a legal expert on your side. This occurs because the party at-fault who commits this aggression will try to undermine your side of your story. However, with an attorney from a personal injury accident law firm on your side, you will be able to overcome these difficulties.
So, we would like to ask you to join us throughout this article because you will receive vital information. In this detailed account, we will talk about the two most common types of PIA’s what to do at the accident scene, and how an injury law firm can help you get compensation. Let’s get down to business!
The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Accidents in Florida
Living in South Florida means that everybody needs to drive a motor vehicle in order to get around and make ends meet. As a result, the majority of our population will always be on the road. However, while more cars are on the road this will increase the likelihood of car or motor vehicle accidents. While some accidents are caused by hazardous conditions most are unfortunately caused by someone else’s negligence when they are behind the wheel.
People become victims simply because they suffer the effects of another individual’s lack of responsibility when driving. The main issue is that people seem to forget that getting behind the wheel is an enormous responsibility to bear and that it needs to be treated in that manner. However, individuals who do not exercise these actions will undoubtedly cause them a great amount of harm. The following factors that contribute to these accidents are the following:
- Reckless driving,
- Speeding,
- Emotional driving,
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Slip and falls are perhaps less common than car accidents but they are just as scandalous because of the physical impact that it creates on the person. (literally) These accidents can happen in both public and private areas and they are prone to liability if specific standards are met.
Public areas like restaurants, supermarkets, retail stores, and offices tend to host these unfortunate events. Private residences do suffer from these incidents as well, but it is crucial to prove that the event happened in a moment where the victim was allowed to be inside.
What To Do At The Accident Scenes
When discussing slip and falls, the first thing that needs to be taken care of is your health. It is imperative that you seek medical attention that same day or at least in a total of 14 days from the first day of your accident. This is crucial because if you do not get treated in that time span you will not be able to be eligible for your compensation.
If your accident happened in a public area, you will have to call the owner or manager of the establishment and inform the person of what occurred. You will then want to ask the owner to make a detailed accident report that labels the date, time, and factors of your accident. In this report, it will be crucial to label what caused your fall. Usual contributors are the following:
- Wet surfaces,
- Slippery floors,
- Broken tiles,
- Poor lighting,
- Debris laying around.
Once you have your accident report, you have the option of calling either medical attention or police authorities if you believe it necessary. However, do not forget to seek medical attention and begin to contemplate the idea of hiring an injury attorney.
In regards to car accidents, you must call medical attention immediately especially if you believe that you are seriously hurt. If not, the same maximum 14-day medical check-up rule applies for this circumstance as well. If you are able to get out of the vehicle, make sure to get the contact information of the party at fault.
This includes the date of birth, name, insurance carrier, and license plate number. These four things will be crucial advantages when you decide to file your injury claim. Following that, it is imperative that you take sufficient pictures of your injuries and any damages to your car. These will also be added to your injury claim so don’t forget!
If possible try to find any factual eyewitnesses that can corroborate your side of the story once the police arrive. When local authorities do arrive, ask them to hand you an accident report. Remember that everything written on paper can be used as evidence down the road.
A Competent Law Firm Will Grant You Success
Now that you are aware of the facts regarding these two common accidents, it is now time to talk about why a personal injury accident will work for you and deliver the compensation that you’re entitled to.
For starters, personal injury law firms specialize in assessing the dangers that their clients were exposed to. In terms of slips and falls, PIA law firms will have the ability to add value to your injuries. Things like pain and suffering, loss of income, medical bills, and out-of-pocket costs will amount to a hefty settlement on your behalf.
To create a factual but strengthened argument, your injury attorney will conduct an extensive investigation of the details that led to the accident scene, question witnesses, and gather further evidence that will fortify your injury claim. This same process applies to both slip and fall accidents as well as car accidents.
Once you have the compelling evidence your injury attorney will file the official claim, placing all of the pertinent information which can include requesting documents, filing paperwork, and negotiating with the party at fault.
Your lawyer will work towards getting the right settlement for you. However, there are times that the other party may not agree to the terms that your lawyer will set out. At that point, your lawyer will have the power to file an official lawsuit on your behalf.
Rest assured, your injury attorney will represent you in the most effective manner because he or she has dealt with the same cases in the past before. Thankfully, in the majority of these cases, judges and juries tend to favor in favor of the victim. As a result, the party at-fault’s representatives usually try to avoid these injury claims to become lawsuits.
Get Represented As Soon As Possible!
The following information was brought to you by the offices of Scott J. Senft The Lawyer. Scott and his team have over 23 years of experience serving our community with the utmost efficiency, success, and valor when protecting your rights. Scott’s law firm is ready to take your case and fight for your rights.
Remember, you have every right to become compensated for your injuries. However, it is up to you to make the first step towards getting what you deserve. Contact us as soon as possible!
