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What Does an Auto Accident Lawyer Do?

Home  >  Blog  >  What Does an Auto Accident Lawyer Do?

May 1, 2023 | By Gerald A. Rosenthal
What Does an Auto Accident Lawyer Do?

On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | April 31, 2023 | Car Accidents

Approximately 390,700 crashes occurred in Florida in 2022, and most of these involved auto accidents. These auto accidents occurred because of negligence. Because Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, your PIP (personal injury protection) coverage may provide some relief for the losses you suffered in an auto accident, regardless of fault.

If another driver or entity’s negligent actions caused or contributed to the auto accident, you suffered serious injuries, and your PIP can’t cover all your losses, you are entitled to demand compensation from the party that wronged you. The claims process may get you a step closer to receiving compensation, but you shouldn’t have to go through this overwhelming and stressful ordeal on your own.

This is where legal guidance from an experienced West Palm Beach auto accident lawyer can help. Here’s what an auto accident lawyer can do for your case.

Investigate The Accident and Collect Evidence to Build Your Case

As the injured party seeking damages, it’s up to you to prove how the negligence of the other party resulted in the accident and your damages. Proving these elements requires proper evidence to establish the other party’s liability for your losses. An auto accident lawyer has the means to thoroughly investigate the crash and collect evidence to substantiate your claim. They know exactly what’s needed to build a solid legal strategy that will ensure the most favorable outcome for your case.

Handle All Negotiations and Discussions With Insurers

Your own PIP insurance provider and the at-fault party’s insurer will try to deny or reduce your settlement. They will contact you and intimidate or trick you into giving recorded statements or signing documents. But you don’t have to worry about this if you have a West Palm Beach auto accident lawyer on your side. Your lawyer will deal with back-and-forth discussions and negotiate maximum compensation for all your accident-related damages.

Calculate All The Damages You Can Recover

Calculating the damages, you can recover in a claim is not easy, especially if you’re dealing with serious injuries and are entitled to receive future damages. It’s also difficult to put a dollar amount of non-economic losses like the reduced quality of life and emotional suffering. Your lawyer has the experience and resources to prove all your damages and determine the most accurate amount that will cover all of them.

Represent You in Court

Most auto accident cases settle and never reach the trial stage. But your lawyer will be ready to fight for your best interests in court if necessary.

Seek Legal Help From a Top West Palm Beach Auto Accident Lawyer Today

The West Palm Beach auto accident lawyers at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa have aggressively fought for the interests and legal rights of injured victims for more than 40 years. We know how damaging an auto accident could be for your financial, physical, and emotional health. But you don’t need to take on insurance companies and the law alone. Set up your free case review with a West Palm Beach auto accident lawyer by calling 561-478-2500 or reaching us online.

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Gerald A. Rosenthal

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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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