Lighthouse Point Car Accident Attorney

FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Lighthouse Point Car Accident Attorney

If you've been injured in a car accident in Lighthouse Point, you should immediately consult with a Lighthouse Point car accident attorney. Lighthouse Point is a small town in Broward County, with a population of under 12,000. The 17th Judicial Circuit serves Lighthouse Point, and even with its small population, residents still face serious injuries due to car accidents. At Workman Injury Law, our car accident lawyer works tirelessly to ensure our Lighthouse Point clients receive the compensation they deserve after being injured due to someone else's negligence.

Our accident lawyer has extensive experience handling car accident claims and knows what it takes to secure the highest possible settlements for our clients. We handle cases from start to finish, helping you get your vehicle repaired, ensuring you receive the necessary treatment, negotiating with insurance companies, and taking your case to court if needed.

Why Hire a Lighthouse Point Car Accident Attorney?

When a car accident results in injuries, the at-fault party may be held liable for property damage, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. However, the insurance carrier for the vehicle driven by the negligent driver will likely attempt to blame you for the accident, if possible.

If they can't place the blame on you, they'll try to minimize your injuries and offer a low settlement. Avoid speaking with insurance companies after an accident, as they might seem friendly but will use your words against you to lower your settlement.

Since insurance companies aren't on your side, you should hire a car accident lawyer to represent your interests. Many clients attempt to handle their claims without a lawyer, only to end up being taken advantage of. Don't let this happen to you. Call a Lighthouse Point car accident attorney near you immediately for a free case review to discuss your rights. Our consultation is completely free, so there's no risk to you.

How Long Does a Lighthouse Point Car Accident Case Take?

The duration of a Lighthouse Point car accident case is a common question from our clients. Unfortunately, many factors determine how long your case will take to settle. If any lawyer claims they can guarantee a specific amount of money or timeframe, they are not being truthful. There's no way to determine how long a case will take, as the insurance companies issue the settlements. As car accident lawyers, we work to build your case and position it for the maximum settlement.

Factors that can impact the length of a Lighthouse Point car accident claim include:

• Liability disputes
• Severity of injuries
• Duration of medical care
• Available insurance coverage
• The insurance company
• Whether a lawsuit needs to be filed

If liability is in dispute, there's a higher chance that your case may take more time. This is because the insurance company is only required to pay out claims if their insured driver is at fault. If the insurance company believes they aren't responsible for the accident, they won't offer money to settle. In such cases, your case will need to be litigated, involving filing a lawsuit against the other driver, discovery, depositions, mediation, and possibly a trial. This process takes longer because your lawyer will need to prove the other driver is at fault by filing a lawsuit on your behalf.

The severity of injuries and duration of medical care play crucial roles in determining the case's duration. If your injuries are more severe, it will take longer for us to send a demand to the insurance company because we won't settle until you receive all necessary treatment. The typical treatment process after a car accident includes hospital or urgent care visits, chiropractic or physical therapy, MRIs, pain management, and orthopedic care. If your injuries are severe and you're still in pain months after the accident, you may require serious treatment like injections or surgery. Receiving surgery after an accident can take months of treatment, meaning cases with severe injuries may take longer to settle.

The insurance carrier and available coverage also determine how long your car accident case can take. For example, if the at-fault party's bodily injury coverage is only $10,000, your case may not take very long. If the hospital charge alone is $8,000 and the available coverage is only $10,000, we'll send a demand quickly to the insurance company. If the insurance company doesn't pay the full policy of $10,000 in the time we demanded, we can potentially pursue a bad faith claim.

Additionally, the insurance company involved can impact how long your case takes. Not all insurance companies evaluate claims equally. Some are worse than others. For example, if the at-fault insurance company is Allstate or State Farm, there's a higher chance that your case may take longer because they typically undervalue claims, resulting in cases going to litigation.

Common Lighthouse Point Car Accidents

We have encountered various types of accidents in Lighthouse Point, but the most common ones include:

• Rear-end car accidents
• Sideswipe collisions
• Parking lot accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Hit and run incidents
• Intersection accidents
• DUI accidents
• Distracted driving accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• And more

If you have been involved in any of the above accidents, you should speak with a Lighthouse Point personal injury attorney to discuss obtaining the compensation you deserve.