Written by Attorney Marc E. Golden | December 4, 2023 | Car Accidents
A devastating car crash involving three vehicles killed one person and injured three others. The crash occurred Monday afternoon along Northlake Blvd. on July 17, 2023. According to the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD), the four people involved in the crash were rushed to the hospital. Two of them suffered minor injuries, one suffered serious injuries, and one was in critical condition and later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
If you get into a car crash involving two or more vehicles, the West Palm Beach car accident attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa can help you navigate the car accident claim process. If your loved one was killed in a car crash, we can likewise help you pursue a wrongful death claim.
Why Car Crashes Happen in West Palm Beach
Car crashes can occur due to a wide range of causes. However, most crashes involve negligence. Our West Palm Beach car accident attorney can help you secure maximum compensation for a car crash resulting from:
Reckless Driving
Aggressive driving, speeding, running red lights, ignoring stop signs, failure to yield, and other dangerous traffic violations can easily lead to devastating or fatal crashes.
Distracted Driving
Despite all the warnings about the tragic consequences of distracted driving, millions of drivers still engage in dangerous distracted driving practices. Your West Palm Beach car accident attorney will prove that the distracted driver caused the crash by reviewing police reports, the driver’s online activities, and witness statements, among others.
Driving Under The Influence (DUI)
Driving while drugged or drunk is immensely dangerous. An impaired driver can easily lose control of their vehicle and will have a significantly reduced reaction time than a driver who is not impaired. Consequently, impaired drivers may fail to stay in their lanes, speed up, or fall asleep while driving.
Dangerous Roadways
Deep potholes, uneven grades, and slippery roadways, among others, can make drivers lose control of their vehicles. Your West Palm Beach car accident attorney will work quickly to investigate the accident site to see whether a government agency or its contractors failed to properly design or maintain the dangerous road condition that caused the crash.
Defective Vehicles or Vehicle Components
Faulty brakes, malfunctioning ignition switches, and defective airbags and tires are just some of the many vehicle components that cause serious car crashes. Your attorney can help ensure that the defective vehicle or part manufacturer will be held legally responsible for your injuries and accident-related losses.
Get In Touch With a Seasoned West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorney Now
Regardless of how the crash occurred and who is liable for the resulting damages, our West Palm Beach car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa will fight tirelessly to secure the highest possible compensation amount you are entitled to under Florida law. We will be with you throughout the legal process so you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
You can schedule your free case evaluation with our West Palm Beach car accident attorney by reaching us online or calling 561-478-2500.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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