Were you injured in a Davie, Plantation, or Cooper City Auto Accident? Do Not Pay for Another’s Negligence
Car crashes are common in Florida, with residents and tourists out all year long exploring everything our lively state offers. Sadly, many of these accidents that result in severe injuries and even deaths are due to the negligence of an individual or organization.
At The Winston Law Firm, we know this well and have built our business on helping accident victims get the compensation they need to pay off medical bills and put their lives back on track. You might think that it seems excessive to hire a lawyer and file suit over a car crash, but often, it is the only way for a victim to ensure they receive fair compensation.
As nice as it would be if negligent people and businesses always took responsibility for their wrongdoing and gave you what you deserve, most of the time, the opposite is true – they will either deny their culpability until it can be proven otherwise or offer you a lowball settlement that may not even cover your initial medical expenses.
The experienced personal injury attorneys at The Winston Law Firm believe this is unfair and uncalled for – if someone else causes you harm, you should never have to foot the bill. If you work with us, we will fight vigorously to help you get the highest compensation possible for what you have suffered.
Why The Winston Law Firm Believes That Compensation Is So Important
When you are harmed in an auto accident that occurred due to the reckless or irresponsible actions of someone else, seeking compensation is something that you should take very seriously. Why?
Medical care costs money. Even if you only suffer minor injuries in the crash, you will be surprised at how quickly your bills can add up if you need to head in for a brief hospital visit, see your doctor multiple times, or undergo rehab treatment. Far too many good people in our state go bankrupt because they cannot afford the high cost of appropriate medical treatment. When someone else is responsible for you seeking out treatment in the first place, it is only fitting that they pay for you to heal.
You cannot work from the hospital. If your injuries require you to miss work, you are losing money because of what happened, and along with high medical bills, this can cause people great financial harm.
Your injury is lingering or permanent. One of the biggest reasons not to take the first low offer from the opposing party’s insurance company is that it is unlikely to factor in ongoing care that you could need if your injury affects you for longer than expected. Sometimes, people with severe injuries are unable to return to their jobs or even find employment of any kind because of what happened. Appropriate compensation will consider any future earnings you will likely lose.
It provides closure. Car crashes often leave more than just physical scars – they cause emotional damage that will only start to heal once you can hold the person or organization responsible for what happened and force them to see what their actions did to you. This is often especially true in cases where the victim died in the crash, and the family files suit against the perpetrator.
It can help others. Fighting to get compensation in court is not just about the money. Many times, businesses and individuals who fight to deny responsibility and pay victims a reasonable sum will also continue to engage in the same activities that led to your injury until they are given a financial incentive (such as the prospect of losing more cases in court like yours) to change their ways.
Types of Negligence That Lead to Car Crashes in Davie, Cooper City, Plantation, and Other Parts of South Florida
At The Winston Law Firm, our lawyers have successfully handled all kinds of auto accident cases and enabled numerous victims to get the compensation they needed and deserved. This wealth of experience has taught them that there are as many different ways that negligence can lead to auto injuries as there are crashes. Here are some of the most common kinds of negligence that we tend to face:
Drunk driving. Even though Florida has both public transportation and several private driving companies, far too many people still decide to get behind the wheel after drinking. It is a problem that is made worse by the fact that our state is a place that people visit with the intent to cut loose, vacation, and party.
Distracted driving. Most drivers know they should not text or talk on their phones while driving, but that does not mean everyone behaves well. Even beyond technology, many things can cause distractions, from rubbernecking to reaching for a drink to talking to passengers.
Defective car parts. Maybe the other driver did everything right behind the wheel but still collided with your vehicle because something went wrong with their car. Defective car parts can and do happen, and when they cause accidents and injuries, the manufacturer may be held liable and forced to compensate you. Additionally, you may be able to hold your auto manufacturer liable if your injury occurred or was exacerbated by a defective part that could not protect you in the way it should have, such as a weak roof that collapses during a rollover accident.
Reckless driving. This one encompasses a lot, from speeding to weaving to failing to yield or obey traffic signals. Drivers who neglect the rules of the road and cause accidents need to be held responsible, and you deserve to get compensation if you are injured because of your actions.
Unsafe roads. Sometimes, accidents happen because the people responsible for keeping our roads in good working order know about a problem but do not fix it. If your auto accident injury was caused by damage to the road or a lack of proper safety signs and warnings, you may be able to receive compensation.
Uninsured drivers. When you are involved in an accident, you exchange insurance information with the other driver and call in the incident. But what happens when they do not have insurance? If you do not want to end up paying for the harm they caused you, it may be necessary to file suit against them.
The Winston Law Firm Is Here for South Florida Car Crash Victims
We know that car crashes are traumatic experiences, especially if you or a loved one suffers a severe injury. Your initial focus should be receiving the best possible medical care and healing. But if you want to ensure you receive the compensation you need to cover the cost of what was done to you, you owe it to yourself to get in touch with The Winston Law Firm.
All you have to do to set up a free consultation about your case is contact us, and we recommend doing it sooner rather than later because the more time we have to plan a strategy, the more likely you will receive the compensation you deserve. There are three easy ways for you to reach out to us:
Email: contact@winstonlaw.com
Phone: 866-306-9906 (toll free); 954-606-6606 (South Florida)
Case review form: Fill it out here
The sooner you get in touch, the better your chances at success.
