On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | January 26, 2025 | Car Accident Injuries
If you suffered an injury in a car accident, obtaining the compensation to which you’re entitled can play a major role in your recovery, which makes it a very serious matter that you should take seriously from the start. While Florida is a no-fault state, you can file a car accident claim against the at-fault driver if you were seriously injured in the accident in question. Having the professional legal representation of an experienced West Palm Beach car accident lawyer backing you up from the start can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim.
No-Fault Coverage
Florida requires everyone who registers a car in the state to carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This covers drivers for a portion of their medical expenses and lost earnings in the event of an accident – regardless of who is at fault. If your damages exceed this amount, which isn’t uncommon in car accidents, you can file a claim with the at-fault driver’s car insurance provider for more comprehensive compensation.
Seeking Fair Compensation
If you’re injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, such as impairment, distraction, or aggression, your losses will be unique to your specific circumstances, but you can seek compensation in several primary categories of damage.
Property Damage
You can seek compensation not only for the damage done to your car but also for any damage to its contents. This can be a pricey form of loss in and of itself.
Your Medical Bills
You can also pursue compensation for your medical expenses, which – in the aftermath of a violent car crash – can be immense. This category of loss includes ongoing healthcare needs, such as any complications or secondary health concerns that may arise, as well as any treatments and procedures that you’re likely to require in the future.
Your Lost Income
While you’re recovering from your physical injuries, you’re likely to be off the job, and you may experience lost earnings as a result. This category of loss can be even more profound if your earning capacity is diminished or if your career goals are dashed.
Your Physical and Emotional Pain and Suffering
The physical and emotional pain and suffering you endure because of someone else’s carelessness can be the most difficult loss of all, and it can intensify the effects of your other damages. Many victims of car accidents experience emotionally challenging psychological symptoms like the following:
- Mood swings
- Increased anxiety
- Fear of getting back behind the wheel
- Terrifying accident flashbacks
Reach out to an Experienced West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorney Today
The West Palm Beach car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa dedicate our imposing experience to helping valued clients like you recover fully on their losses – in support of brighter tomorrows – and we’re here for you, too. Your claim is important, so please don’t wait to contact us online or call 561-478-2500 for more information about what we can do to help 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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