Lantana Car Accident Lawyers

Every minute you’re inside a car raises the risk that you come across another driver who isn’t paying attention to the road or who is driving while impaired, too fast, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or while doing something else other than focusing on the road.

Following a traumatic crash, many things can occur, and you will need to make important decisions that could negatively affect your and your family’s lives. Everything you do after the accident can have a significant impact on your ability to receive compensation for your car accident-associated damages. A person who’s injured, in pain, and unsure about how they’ll cover their medical bills can have difficulty deciding what they should do next.

After getting into a car crash and getting injured due to someone else’s negligence, you can count on the Lantana car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa as soon as you can. With over 35 years of experience, our attorneys can ensure that you recover maximum compensation to cover all the losses you incurred in a car accident.

How to Deal With Car Accident Injuries

Car crashes can lead to all kinds of injuries, from simple bruises and scrapes to more severe injuries like back injuries, whiplash, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries. It’s vital to receive medical treatment for the injuries you have sustained to prevent them from worsening. Even if you do not feel injured, you should still see your doctor to get a professional diagnosis.

After suffering physical trauma from a collision, your body may go into shock and release endorphins that will mask your pain and other symptoms. You may notice your limbs or entire body shaking and your heart rate increasing because of the flight or fight reaction.

Even in minor car collisions, people can suffer multiple injuries that may not present symptoms for a couple of days. These are called hidden or invisible injuries that may not be obvious right away but can become worse if left untreated. For example, depending on your body’s reaction and pain tolerance, severe knee, shoulder, back, neck, and head injuries that will need surgery may only exhibit seemingly minor symptoms, like a headache, burning sensation, or stiffness in the affected area.

In addition, most people think about internal organ damage, brain injuries, and broken bones when thinking about car crash injuries. But contusions, stretched ligaments, and ruptured tendons are common injuries that may not be noticeable right away.

It’s possible that you’ll wake up feeling excruciating pain after a day or two following the accident. So have yourself checked out as soon as you can to rule out any injuries. Additionally, if you delay getting treatment, your insurer or the insurance provider of the at-fault party will argue that your injuries did not result from the crash.

Bear in mind that any insurance provider involved in your claim will be looking for ways to minimize the amount of compensation they need to pay you, such as finding evidence that you didn’t suffer your injuries in the crash. Insurers usually do this by figuring out whether you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses or that you failed to seek prompt and proper medical treatment after the crash.

Common Causes of Lantana Car Accidents

One of the most crucial aspects of insurance or personal injury claims arising from car accidents is figuring out who and what caused the accident. Sadly, almost all car crashes are preventable because most of them result from driver error or negligence. But many other factors can contribute to crashes, which can further complicate proving fault and liability.

Likewise, many car accidents could result from multiple causes, which means multiple individuals and entities might be involved in your claim. An in-depth investigation into the crash will help you figure out whom you can recover financial compensation from. At Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, the most common causes of car crashes our Lantana car accidents regularly handle are:

Distracted Drivers

The most common driver distraction involves the use of a cell phone while driving. Besides that, however, drivers can also get distracted by the radio, using a GPS, rubbernecking, or looking at accidents or sights outside, arguing with passengers, and even drinking or eating while driving. With distracted driving, doing other tasks while a driver is supposed to be concentrating on driving is comparable to drunk driving because it reduces a driver’s focus and reaction time and impairs decision-making.

Driving Under The Influence (DUI)

Everybody makes mistakes, but some mistakes, such as driving under the influence, can lead to devastating injuries or fatal consequences. Anyone who drinks alcohol and then drives will suffer from impaired vision, alertness, and reaction time. The same applies to people who drive after taking drugs.

Other Common Driver Errors

• Another risky and common driving behavior is driving above the posted speed limit. Many drivers speed regularly, overconfident in their skill to control a vehicle. This is particularly true for younger or less experienced drivers who have an increased risk of getting into an accident.
• Some drivers don’t adjust their speed to the current road or weather conditions, which may require slower speeds.
• Drivers must leave sufficient space between the vehicle they are following to avoid rear-end crashes.
• Some drivers who are prone to road rage or reckless driving also engage in aggressive and negligent driving practices, such as swerving unexpectedly, disregarding stop signs, beating the red light, or not yielding the right of way, which could all result in unavoidable collisions.
• Some drivers likewise make the mistake of driving even when they feel too tired or sleepy to drive. Driver fatigue plays a significant role in crashes that involve trucks and other types of commercial vehicles because they operate according to very tight schedules. But drivers of private cars also make this mistake and overestimate their ability to focus and stay away when they’re already tired. Driver fatigue can likewise make it more difficult to notice traffic control devices and road hazards.

Defective Cars or Car Parts

If a car or a car part involved in the accident has a defect, it can malfunction and cause a collision. When this happens, the manufacturer and other parties in the car’s chain of distribution might be held responsible for the crash. The injured party may pursue a claim based on products liability to recover the damages they incurred as a result of the defective product.

Roadway Hazards

Inadequate or improper roadway maintenance can lead to car crashes. If you have been injured in a crash resulting from a roadway hazard, you may be entitled to seek damages from the roadway owner and entity responsible for constructing or maintaining it. Common roadway hazards that can cause car accidents include potholes, uneven road surfaces, and missing or broken signs, among many others.

Why Work With Our Lantana Car Accident Attorneys

Put simply, you will not recover the full value of your insurance or personal injury claim if you don’t have a lawyer protecting and advocating for your legal rights. Remember that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary priority, above all else, is making money, and they mainly do this by underpaying claims or denying them.

The claims process is complicated, particularly for those that involve significant injuries and related damages. The Lantana car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa have the experience and resources to deftly navigate this process and secure maximum financial compensation for injured car accident victims. That is also the reason why injured people who work with experienced car accident lawyers after an accident recover higher payouts than people who don’t have legal representation.

When you choose to work with Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, you can expect our Lantana car accident attorneys to:

• Keep track of all the deadlines in your claim and keep you informed of new developments.
• Investigate your case to identify all potentially liable parties.
• Communicate with all the relevant parties, including insurance claims adjusters and lawyers.
• Use the evidence we gathered from our thorough investigation to build a solid case for your financial recovery.
• Figure out all the damages you can seek, including lost income, medical expenses, loss of earning capacity and job opportunities, pain and suffering, property damage, etc., to make certain that you recover all the damages you’re legally entitled to.
• Fight tirelessly to secure the best possible result for your case, whether through negotiations or fighting for your rights in court.

Get In Touch With an Experienced Lantana Car Accident Attorney Now

You deserve fair compensation for all the losses you suffered after sustaining injuries because of someone else’s negligent actions. At Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, our Lantana car accident attorneys are ready to guide you through the complex claims process. We understand how crucial receiving compensation is to your financial, physical, and emotional health. 

Find out more about your case and explore all the legal options available to you by discussing your case with our Lantana car accident attorneys. Please fill out our online form or call our office at 866-640-7117 to arrange your free case review.