Whenever you are in a traffic crash, it can be a frightening and upsetting situation. Getting the insurance settlement you need can be a journey and it can take time to recover from your injuries. However, if you have been injured on a highway, whether in a rear-end shunt collision, a side-swipe crash, a head-on accident, or any incident in Miami-Dade, you may face some additional challenges.
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The Dangers of Drugged Driving in Coral Gables
While there have been many awareness campaigns about drunk driving collisions in Coral Gables and Florida, many drivers unfortunately remain confused about drugged driving and what it can entail. It may be easier to drive under the influence than many people realize, and the consequences can be devastating.
Hollywood Property Damage After a Car Accident
You don’t have to be in a car to suffer serious injuries in a car collision in Hollywood. Each year, people across South Florida are seriously injured or experience significant property damage when a vehicle crashes into their home or business.
In some cases, drivers are not paying attention or are impaired when they leave the roadway, jump over the sidewalk, and plow into private property. While homes and businesses close to the road are at risk, virtually anyone can suffer property damage in this type of collision.
Filing an Insurance Claim After a Car Collision in Miami-Dade County
Your insurance premium is an important part of your car ownership costs and you pay it faithfully. When you find yourself in a car collision, of course, you expect your insurer to help. In reality, many injured drivers and passengers turn to Flaxman Law Group after a car crash in Miami-Dade County because they run into challenges.
In some cases, insurers may reject a legitimate claim or may delay paying. In other cases, injured passengers and drivers end up being offered less than they expect or less than they need to pay for repairs, injuries, and other costs related to their accident. Fortunately, Florida law does protect injured parties.
Car Accident Injuries in Hollywood–Part Two
Earlier this week, we examined some of the common and devastating injuries which can result from traffic crashes in Hollywood. Today, we’re looking at some more common injuries, including:
Car Accident Injuries in Hollywood—Part One
Car accident injuries are traumatic. It can be emotionally unsettling to hear the sound of metal and glass breaking and do not know what will happen next. Once you wake up from the car accident or the accident is over, you may be left with serious or life-threatening injuries which need immediate attention. Even less serious injuries, such as lacerations or a broken bone, can have an impact on your finances, your ability to work, and the ability to care for yourself and others in your life.
If you have been in a car accident anywhere in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group at 1-866-352-9626 (1-866-FLAXMAN) for a free accident consultation with a Hollywood car collision attorney.
What To Do After a Car Crash in Marathon, FL
Car accidents happen in Marathon for many reasons, including driver inattention, wrongful acts, aggressive driving, driving under the influence, human error, mechanical failure, and many other causes. In many cases after a car collision, you may not know what exactly caused your collision. However, it is important you take certain actions to ensure you are protected in the months and years following your crash and injuries.
Common Islamorada Car Accident Injuries
Car collisions in Islamorada can change lives. Due to the force involved in head-on and T-bone car crashes, passengers can be seriously injured, sometimes permanently. In some instances, serious injuries have an impact on a person’s ability to earn a living, complete daily tasks, take care of their household, and more. Injuries can impact mental health, finances, and every area of a patient’s life.
Human Factors in Miami Traffic Accidents
Car collisions in Miami can be caused by many factors, from road conditions to mechanical defects. Among the most common causes of traffic crashes, however, are human errors.
Human error which can cause traffic crashes includes:
Manufacturing Defects and Car Accidents in Pembroke Pines
Car accidents are caused by many factors and in many cases, drivers assume either negligence or human error are the cause of their collision. However, faulty design and manufacturing defects can also contribute to car collisions.
Car manufacturers have an obligation to produce a safe product. They must meet certain standards and are expected to test their cars to make sure they are safe. Unfortunately, unsafe cars end up on our streets all the time. Common mechanical defects include:
- tire defects which can cause tire blowouts and rollovers