Motor vehicle accidents have tremendous and unfortunate impacts on the lives of the people involved. It is even worse when your life has been turned upside down by someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. The only silver lining when that happens is that you may receive financial compensation if someone else was negligent. First, you should contact an accident lawyer to get advice on the process and to be your passionate advocate.
Motor vehicle accidents are on the rise in Aventura and the rest of the country. Here are the types of motor vehicle accidents that could result in personal injury:
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
The Legal Test Is the Same in All Accident Cases
No matter the type of motor vehicle accident, the legal process and the guiding principles are going to be the same. Negligence is the basis for every single personal injury case. However, negligence is not assumed, but it is proven. You may find it difficult to do this on your own.
After all, showing what someone else did or did not do requires evidence. This is why you need someone with the experience and skill necessary to assemble your claim and tell your story of what happened to an insurance company that is more than happy to find any possible way to deny the claim.
The key part of any negligence test is comparing what a driver did side-by-side with what a reasonable driver would have done under the circumstance. In this regard, some cases are easier than others. If you can prove that the driver broke a traffic law, your case becomes a little less difficult. Here are some things that are negligence in accidents:
- Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs
- Texting while driving or being otherwise distracted behind the wheel
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding or travelling too fast for the weather conditions
- Falling asleep behind the wheel
Every Accident Case Needs Proof
Even making an illegal turn without a signal or rear-ending a car are reasons to find the driver negligent. Not all of these are readily apparent. The driver may deny that they were doing any one of these. Without witnesses, it could be difficult to prove what the agency driver did, and they will rarely admit it. This is where an accident lawyer helps. There may have been witnesses or other evidence that could be used to prove what happened.
On your own, it is difficult to get to the bottom of everything. Not only do you lack the experience in investigating accidents, but you may never have dealt with an insurance company before. It is complicated because they have a financial interest in making it that way. They are hoping that you will settle your claim for less than it is worth, either because you do not know what it is worth, or they wear you down. Hiring an attorney lessens the chance that this happens.
This keeps them from taking advantage of you when you may be at your most vulnerable and grateful to accept whatever they offer. You are not bound to accept a settlement offer, and you have the ability to try to negotiate for more money.
Your attorney would advise you to get fully checked out medically if you have not already. 388CEDA is your source for post-accident medical care. We offer the following services:
- Telemedicine
- Imaging services, including MRIs, computerized tomography
- Orthopedic care from board-certified orthopedic physicians
- Interventional medicine
- Chiropractic care
- Board-certified neurosurgeons
- Interventional pain specialists
Our healthcare professionals can provide thorough and accurate documentation of your injuries and the treatment those injuries received.
Recommending Experienced Aventura Accident Lawyers Upon Request
Finding an attorney in Aventura only takes a phone call to 388CEDA. We work with a number of attorneys in the area who have the experience that it takes to handle your accident claims process. When you are dealing with a difficult and sophisticated insurance company, you need a dedicated advocate on your side, and we can recommend one to you. Call us today at 1-800-388-CEDA to learn about the many services that we offer to help move your claim forward as you seek compensation after your accident.
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