On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | April 11, 2025 | Car Accidents
Just because you have a learner’s permit does not mean that you are responsible for the car accident that caused you to be injured. As long as you were driving within the parameters set by your permit and were not engaged in any form of driver negligence, you can proceed by seeking compensation for the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experienced. This could mean filing a claim against the negligent driver’s coverage if you were seriously injured or filing a claim with the personal injury protection (PIP) that you’re required to carry if your injuries are less serious. Regardless of the situation, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Port St. Lucie car accident attorney.
The Fact that You Have a Learner’s Permit
Yes, you are a less experienced driver, but that doesn’t mean you are a negligent driver. In fact, those with learner’s permits understand the risks associated with driving as well as anyone, and the rules of the road are fresh in your memory. Further, you haven’t had time to adopt the kinds of dangerous driving practices that too many motorists who’ve spent countless hours behind the wheel often do. While the other driver involved may act as if the accident was naturally your fault, this doesn’t make it so, and turning to a knowledgeable car accident lawyer for the help you need is advised.
How Your Car Accident Attorney Can Help
Your capable car accident lawyer will skillfully handle all of the following primary duties:
- Building a strong claim that highlights the other driver’s negligence, such as distraction, excess speed, or drunk driving, and the full scope of your related losses
- Engaging in robust negotiations for a claim resolution that addresses your complete losses
- Being more than ready to take your case to court in the event that the involved insurance company won’t settle the matter fairly
Your Covered Losses
If you’re seriously injured by another driver’s negligence – regardless of whether you have a driver’s license or a driver’s permit – you can seek compensation for the full range of your covered losses in each of the following categories:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Medical costs – both current and ongoing
- Lost wages, which may include lost earning potential if your injuries keep you off the job
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which has the potential to outpace all of your other losses combined
Make the Call to an Experienced Port St. Lucie Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured by another driver’s negligence while driving on a learner’s permit, it could leave you feeling exceptionally vulnerable, but the law applies to all drivers, and your learner’s permit doesn’t alter this fact. The good news is that the dedicated Port St. Lucie car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa are prepared to unleash the full strength of our impressive experience and legal insight in pursuit of your claim’s best possible resolution. Learn more by contacting us online or by phone today.
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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