Sadly, many people in Florida know what it is like to receive an unexpected phone call informing them that a loved one has been in a serious collision. When a fatal auto accident occurs, lives are changed forever. When a death occurs suddenly, it often intensifies the grief.
Learning that a loved one has died in a motor vehicle collision evokes a wide range of emotion. A person grieving such a loss may feel as though he or she should have been able to prevent the loved one’s death. If the collision was preventable and caused by a drunk or distracted driver, it’s understandable to feel angry and frustrated.
Each person mourns differently. It is helpful to connect with others who have suffered similar losses for support in the days and weeks following a tragedy. Sudden death bereavement can include symptoms that are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. If a person is having trouble sleeping, feels anxious or is having trouble functioning on a daily basis, it is a good idea to reach out for additional support.
A fatal auto accident affects many areas of a grieving family’s life. An experienced Florida injury law attorney can be part of a support team, in particular, to address the emotional and economic damages that may have been sustained due to another person’s negligent or reckless behavior. An immediate family member of a person who was fatally injured in a collision caused by driver negligence may file a wrongful death claim to seek restitution.
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When you travel by motor vehicle in Florida, you can reasonably expect nearby drivers to obey traffic laws. You don’t have to worry about icy roads or unexpected blizzards in this state, but you might be in immediate danger if there is a distracted or drunk driver in the vicinity. Car accident injuries can have long-lasting emotional, physical and economic consequences.
State law allows you to seek compensation for damages if another driver’s negligence causes you harm. It is not your fault if someone consumes alcohol then gets behind the wheel to drive and fails to stop at a red light or veers head-on into your lane. Personal injury litigation is challenging and often stressful, however.
As a plaintiff, you must first prove that the defendant named in your case was negligent. You must also convince the court that his or her negligence was a direct cause of your injuries. Unless you have an extensive background in personal injury law, you might have a difficult time building a strong case.
At Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa in West Palm Beach, Florida, an experienced legal team is fully committed to advocating on behalf of those who have suffered car accident injuries due to driver negligence. Relying on the knowledge and skill of an experienced legal team enables you to better focus on your recovery. Attorneys can help determine the maximum compensation to which a particular client may be entitled and then work to gather as much evidence as possible to achieve victory in court.
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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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