Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents, and they can be frustrating to experience. When someone rear-ends you, it’s usually because they were negligent or careless in some way. Depending on the severity of your wreck, you may suffer moderate or severe injuries from the impact of the collision.
Your recovery can lead to a large amount of financial distress. It’s important to hold the liable party accountable for your collision if you hope to pay off your medical expenses and move forward without added financial strain. A car accident lawyer in West Palm Beach from The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo can investigate your case and prove negligence against the at-fault driver using compelling evidence.
Florida has a no-fault insurance law that requires all drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. The minimum amount of PIP insurance required is $10,000 for personal injuries and $10,000 for property damage per accident. Before moving forward with a lawsuit against the at-fault driver in your wreck, you must seek a settlement from your PIP insurance.
If your damages exceed $10,000 for medical expenses, lost wages, or property damage, you can then file a lawsuit to recover the remainder of your damages from the liable party.
You may know that the driver who rear-ended you is responsible for your wreck, but when filing a claim in court, you must prove negligence with evidence, such as witness testimonies, photographs, and video footage.
In some cases, the driver experienced a car defect, in which case their car manufacturer could be liable. A thorough investigation of your accident will help determine who’s at fault.
Once you can prove liability in your case, you should account for all the damages you suffered and calculate these into your claim value. By claiming both economic and non-economic damages, you can maximize your settlement.
Economic damages consist of property damages, lost wages, and medical expenses. These damages are what you can recover from your PIP insurance. Non-economic damages consist of non-financial losses and can’t be recovered in insurance claims. Your non-financial losses may include things such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring and disfigurement.
Getting rear-ended can be a minor inconvenience or it can significantly disrupt your life. In the latter situation, it’s essential to seek justice so you can get the best medical treatment possible and begin moving on. At The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, we’ll help fight for what you deserve while you focus on recovering.
If you’re ready to discuss your case in greater detail with a West Palm Beach car accident lawyer from our team, call 561-659-6366 to schedule a no-obligation consultation or check out our website for more information.
Casey D. Shomo serves all of Palm Beach County and specializes in the representation of individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, particularly when called upon to fulfill the role of a West Palm Beach car accident attorney. He has extensive litigation and trial experience in complex cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and other complex personal injury and wrongful death matters.As an experienced West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyer, he provides each of his clients the expertise and focus to resolve their case in a prompt and efficient manner in the full measure of justice.... View full business profile here: The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, PA
