FLORIDA Personal Injuries

For a small fender bender where there is no injury, no pain, and no discomfort, we do not believe you need to hire a lawyer. Simply report the accident to local law enforcement and your insurance company. We do believe that it’s a good idea to seek medical care even if you’re unsure of how significant your injuries may be because many injuries take hours or even days to appear. Given that Florida has a very strict PIP 14-day rule that means you must treat within the first 14 days in order to get your insurance to pay for your medical bills.

Yes. First, get the medical care you need. If you are in a lot of pain after the accident or have suffered a broken bone, we recommend you go to the nearest emergency room by ambulance if necessary. Once you have stabilized medically, call our office and let us help you investigate your claim and get you the money damages you are entitled to.

Every traffic accident has different values. Even the same injury is worth more or less money depending on a multitude of factors ranging from the age of the victim, the amount of property damage, the recovery from the injury (does it require surgeries, prolonged time off from work), and most importantly how much insurance coverage is available. Since bodily injury insurance is not mandatory in Florida, even catastrophic accidents may have little to no value if there is not adequate insurance coverage to compensate the victims. 

If you are injured, yes. That is because the claim is being made against your friend’s insurance company, not your friend directly. If the person is truly your friend they will want you to get compensated for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses that you incur due to their careless driving. Either way, speak to us and we will help guide you through the process. 

This is the urban myth most insurance companies want you to think so that you will be hesitant to make a claim. However, if you are at fault for causing a car accident that results in a claim in Florida, your premiums may go up or you may get dropped.

 In Florida, you have four years to file a claim against an individual. Ff you caused your Florida car crash, five years to sue your own uninsured or underinsured motorist carrier. 

Under Florida‘s new PIP system, you have only 14 days in which to seek medical attention after a car accident. This deadline is a requirement to make a claim for compensation through your PIP insurance. If you’re outside the 14 days you still can make a personal injury claim against the party that hit you but your insurance will not pay your medical bills. Either way, it’s important to consult with us as soon as possible, please call our Miami personal injury lawyers for a free consultation