Understanding a Florida Car Accident Claim
Florida’s automobile insurance system can make accident claims difficult to understand. An injured person may need to address personal injury protection benefits, property damage, the other driver’s insurance coverage and, in some cases, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
When another driver’s negligence causes a serious injury, the injured person may also have the right to pursue compensation beyond the benefits available through personal injury protection insurance.
Our firm reviews the accident report, insurance information, medical documentation and available evidence to determine which claims may be available and which parties may be legally responsible.
Car Accident Cases We Handle
The Inda-Romero Law Firm assists clients after many types of motor vehicle collisions, including:
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Rear-end accidents
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Intersection collisions
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Head-on crashes
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Side-impact accidents
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Multi-vehicle collisions
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Distracted-driving accidents
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Drunk-driving accidents
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Hit-and-run accidents
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Accidents involving uninsured drivers
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Accidents caused by speeding or reckless driving
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Vehicle defect and mechanical failure claims
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RIDESHARE accidents (Uber/Lyft related cases)
Each type of accident presents different questions involving fault, visibility, traffic controls, driver conduct and available insurance.
Common Injuries Caused by Auto Accidents
Even a collision that initially appears minor can cause injuries that require extensive treatment. Some symptoms may not become fully apparent until hours or days after the accident.
Common car accident injuries include neck and back injuries, herniated discs, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, concussions, internal injuries, shoulder and knee damage, nerve injuries, soft-tissue injuries, scarring and emotional trauma.
Medical records are an important part of an injury claim because they help document the diagnosis, treatment, physical limitations and expected recovery associated with the accident.
What to Do After a Car Accident
After a crash, injured individuals should prioritize their safety and medical needs. Report the collision, obtain appropriate medical attention and document the scene when it is safe to do so. Take pictures and videos of the area, the cars and location of the accident.
Avoid making assumptions about fault or signing a settlement document before understanding what rights may be affected.
Keep copies of medical bills, accident reports, photographs, insurance correspondence, repair estimates and documents showing missed work.
Florida’s PIP statute generally requires initial medical services and care within 14 days of a motor vehicle accident for PIP medical benefits to apply
Florida Car Accident Deadlines and Comparative Fault
Florida generally provides a two-year limitations period for negligence actions, although the applicable deadline can vary depending on when the accident occurred, the identity of the defendant and other circumstances.
Florida also follows a modified comparative-fault system. Damages may be reduced according to an injured person’s percentage of fault, and a party found more than 50 percent responsible for their own harm generally cannot recover damages in an applicable negligence action.
Compensation Available After a Car Accident
The compensation available depends on the injuries, financial losses, insurance coverage and circumstances of the crash. A claim may include compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, rehabilitation, property damage and other accident-related losses.
Compensation for pain, physical limitations, emotional suffering, disfigurement or loss of enjoyment of life may also be available when the legal requirements are met.
No attorney can properly determine the value of a case without reviewing the evidence, medical treatment and long-term effect of the injuries. This is why it is important that you contact us.
Types of Cases That we Handle
Rideshare Accident
Slip And Falls
Medial Malpractice
Motorcycle Accident
Truck Accident
About Miguel Inda-Romero
Abogado Sincero
Miguel Inda-Romero, known as the Honest Attorney, is an experienced lawyer in the South Florida area.
The Inda Romero Law Firm specialises in the legal areas of immigration, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Mr. Miguel Inda-Romero is a member of the Florida Bar, Miami-Dade County Bar Association, Cuban-American Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Hispanic National Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Florida.
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