Our Attorneys Investigate Tirelessly to Identify the Causes of Car Accidents in Broward, Palm Beach Counties and Throughout South Florida
The initial issue in all personal injury cases involving car accidents is to determine what actually caused the accident, so that the responsible party can compensate the victims.
Most car accidents in Florida are caused by the negligent actions of one or more drivers, although manufacturing errors or defective products can also contribute.
Although Florida is a no-fault state, meaning accident victims must first look to their insurance company for compensation , negligent parties can be held liable for excessive damages that require a higher award.
After a car accident, your priority should be to emotionally and physically recover from your injuries. At Gonzalez & Cartwright, PA, we are proud to provide effective and comprehensive legal representation to our clients in the Hispanic community, and we will put all of our resources to work to determine the cause of your car accident.
We focus on personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by car accidents , so we have vast experience and knowledge in determining the origin of road incidents, from the most common to the most bizarre.
If you want a legal opinion on your car accident case, contact our offices to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Boynton Beach car accident attorney.
Common Causes of Car Accidents in South Florida
Car accidents can be caused by a number of factors, although negligent driving is usually the leading cause.
Most car accidents are caused by distracted, aggressive or hurried drivers.
Common causes of car accidents on Florida roads and highways include:
- Drunk Driving : While it may seem obvious that drivers should not operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drunk and impaired drivers continue to cause accidents to this day.
- Driver Aggression: Our office is located in a Miami suburb, which means that many of our community’s residents commute into the city for work every day. This can lead to drivers being aggressive on the road in an attempt to minimize their commute times or get to work on time.
- Speeding: Speeding is a form of negligence because it reduces the time the driver has to react to unforeseen events on the road, thus increasing the likelihood of an accident.
- Hazardous Weather Conditions: South Florida’s rainy afternoons and severe storms reduce road visibility and endanger even the most cautious of drivers. Despite this, many drivers fail to slow down, turn on their lights or pull over to the side of the road when storms make roads impassable.
- Driver Distraction : While it’s not illegal per se to text while driving in Florida – you can’t be pulled over for just texting, an officer must identify another traffic violation such as speeding or failing to stop – it remains one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in the state.
- Defective products : In many cases, car accidents are not the fault of the drivers, but rather the fault of defects in the tires or other parts of their vehicles. In these cases, manufacturers may be held liable.
- Driver Fatigue : Driver fatigue is especially prevalent among commercial vehicle drivers, who are pressured to meet strict delivery deadlines, but it can also impact individuals who drive long distances daily between home and work.
At the Hispanic Law Firm of Gonzalez & Cartwright, PA, Our Clients Come First in Car Accident Cases in Ft. Lauderdale
At Gonzalez & Cartwright, PA, we have nearly a decade of experience serving the legal needs of the Hispanic community, and we understand the unique concerns that many of our clients may face.
We work tirelessly to provide high-quality representation while remaining active in volunteering with the Hispanic community.
While many personal injury firms treat their clients as just another case number, to us, our clients are truly important.
We provide personalized attention and genuine, compassionate support to each of our clients. By choosing Boynton Beach attorneys as your legal representation after a car accident, you can recover from your injuries with the assurance that we will be relentless in our fight to protect your rights and secure full and fair compensation.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation with a Reputable Car Accident Attorney in Pompano Beach, FL
If you would like to consult with an attorney about the cause of your car accident, contact our offices at 561-898-0497, or toll-free at 888-888-3903, to schedule a free initial consultation.
Our attorneys speak both English and Spanish and we serve Palm Beach and Broward Counties, including Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, Boynton Beach, and Deerfield Beach, FL.
This means that after a car accident, accident victims must first turn to their own insurance company for compensation, regardless of who or what caused the accident.
However, if the coverage is insufficient to cover your injuries, you may be entitled to pursue a compensation claim against the negligent driver’s insurance company, or a personal injury lawsuit against the driver, an employer, or a manufacturer.
Timelines for car accident cases can vary dramatically. In general, the more serious your injury, the higher the amount of your compensation claim, which means negotiations will likely take longer.
More serious injuries require a detailed evaluation of medical records as well as opinions from multiple medical professionals about the medical care and rehabilitation you will need in the future.
Our attorneys always work to make the negotiation process as simple as possible, but we do not rush negotiations because our priority is securing the highest possible compensation for your case.
A rushed settlement process could cause future medical expenses to be overlooked because your doctor would not have time to fully evaluate the potential outcome of your case.