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Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law and How It Can Affect Your Claim

Published on: March 1, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

When Florida residents call Flaxman Law Group after a car accident, they’re often not aware of the state’s no-fault law and what it can mean for their claim. In our offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood, we often explain this concept, and we wanted to explain it here, too, in case you were curious about no-fault laws.

If you’re in a car accident in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, or any community in Florida, the first thing you need to know is that Florida is a “no fault state.” This means that car insurance companies need to pay for damages, regardless of fault in an accident. This insurance is known as personal injury protection (PIP) or no-fault insurance.

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Is It Ever a Good Idea to Not File a Car Accident Lawsuit?

Published on: February 10, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident in Southern Florida, Florida law allows you to file a personal injury claim if your injuries and losses were caused by someone’s negligence or willful act. For example, if someone deliberately drove into your car in a road rage incident or because they were driving under the influence, you may have a claim.

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What Can a Car Accident Claims Attorney Do For You?

Published on: January 20, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Making the decision to work with a car accident claims attorney on your South Florida car accident case is a big step. However, there are things that a car accident attorney can do for you that no one else can. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of hiring an attorney.

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Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney

Published on: January 18, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident anywhere in South Florida, you may want to speak to a car accident attorney before making any decisions about your situation.

While one of the first calls you will make is likely to insurance company, it’s valuable to keep in mind that your insurance company works for their shareholders, not for you. Even though you have been faithfully paying premiums on your insurance, insurance companies are owned by shareholders, who demand the highest profitability. And companies can be more profitable by resolving claims quickly and inexpensively.

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What You Should Never Say After a Car Accident—And What You Should Say, Instead

Published on: January 10, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re in a car accident, you’re likely to feel shaken up. You may feel nervous and upset and you may end up saying things you don’t mean. Worse, you can end up saying things that could hurt your claim and could make it harder for you to secure fair compensation for your injuries and car damage.

So let’s take a look at things you don’t want to say—and what you should be saying, instead.

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Ways You Can Harm Your Car Accident Claim, Without Knowing It

Published on: December 27, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident, you want to make sure that you maximize the compensation you can get. Anything that’s not covered, including medical bills and lost wages, will come out of your pocket. This can add up to thousands, tens of thousands of dollars, or even more.

Unfortunately, there are simple and seemingly innocuous things you can do that can harm your chances of getting fair compensation for your injuries. Let’s look closer at some of them.

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Four Reasons to Call a Car Accident Attorney, Even if You Have Insurance

Published on: December 23, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Even if you have been paying car insurance premiums, if you’re ever in a traffic accident, there are four reasons you might want to call a car accident attorney:

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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

Published on: December 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident, the actions you take immediately following the crash can help determine how well you can heal from your injuries and even how successfully you can recover compensation for your losses.

Immediately following an accident of any size, whether it’s a fender bender or a large multi vehicle crash, try to stay calm. Evaluate what has happened. If there is any chance you have significantly hit your head or you may need emergency medical assistance, call 911. You will also want to call for emergency services if someone else at the scene is seriously injured.

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How Can You Prove What Caused a Car Accident?

Published on: September 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car collision in South Florida, you may have questions about what caused your crash. In Florida, you have the right to pursue a lawsuit if someone’s recklessness caused your injuries, so finding out whether a driver was negligent can be important to helping you recover fair compensation for your injuries.

One of your first instincts after an accident may be to call police. While police may come to the scene of some accidents and create a police report, law enforcement resources are limited. Most police will not do a thorough investigation of most crashes.

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Your Car May Need a Check-Up After a Car Collision, Too

Published on: August 30, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car crash in South Florida, you might already know you need to see a doctor. You may be experiencing pain or have suffered an obvious injury. Or, perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to walk away from the crash. In this case, it’s still a good idea to visit a medical professional to rule out soft tissue injury, head trauma, and other serious injury.

Your car, too, needs to be checked out. Even if the car seems to be handling fine after your collision, there may be damage. And the longer you wait to notice and report it, the more difficulty you may have proving to liable parties that the damage was caused by the accident. Driving around with a damaged vehicle can also put you at an increased risk for a second crash because your car may not be handling correctly.

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