Miami Gardens is home to one of the most dangerous stretches of I-95 in the country. This results in an accident fatality rate that is much higher than the national or Florida average. There are an average of 17 fatal car accidents each year in Miami Gardens.
Many of these accidents happen on the Palmetto Expressway or I-95. The presence of two major highways means that much of the area traffic passes through Miami Gardens. Even on the city streets, the wide roads means that cars can speed through and endanger others.
How Miami Gardens Drivers Cause Accidents
Miami Gardens drivers can be negligent in a number of ways. These include:
- Speeding and aggressive driving
- Illegal lane changes
- Distracted driving by texting or doing something else behind the wheel
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failing to yield the right-of-way when it is legally required
Evidence That Can Prove What Happened
However, what you said the other driver did is not accepted by the insurance company or a jury unless you can prove it. This can be a tall task when two drivers are telling different stories. You may need the following evidence in your car accident case:
- Witness statements and testimony
- Photographic evidence of the scene
- The police report (although this is more for the insurance claim than a court case)
- Expert witness who can reconstruct the events leading up to the crash
Working on their own, the average person would not know how to gather this evidence and use it to tell their side of the story. They may end up at the mercy of the insurance companies. Their own insurance company does not necessarily have any motivation to fight for them to get the compensation they deserve, and the responsible driver’s insurance company certainly does not. Your car accident attorney does have this because this is exactly why you hire them.
How the Legal Process Works
The insurance claims process is exactly that: a process. If you are eligible for a settlement check, it does not happen overnight. It only comes after back-and-forth that takes time. Cases that settle quickly are the exception rather than the norm. You can expect your claim to take at least a few months and sometimes up to a few years. Much of the timing is out of your control as it depends on the insurance company being reasonable. Chances are that you will settle your claim at some point, but you might even need to file a lawsuit to force the matter. If that happens, here is what may happen in court:
- Your lawyer would draft a complaint that describes the facts and the legal basis why you deserve money.
- They would file the complaint with the court and serve it on the other party.
- The defendant has a chance to file their version of events and may try to get the case dismissed.
- You would get a chance to try to obtain information from the other side in discovery, where you and the defendant may have to sit for a deposition.
- The case would conclude with a trial before a jury, where they would decide whether the defendant is liable and how much they would pay.
This could be a complicated and time-consuming process. Even if you file a lawsuit, you could still try to negotiate a settlement while the case is pending. In most cases, this is exactly what happens.
You should seek medical help and treatment immediately after your accident. At 388CEDA, 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
Additionally, our healthcare professionals can provide thorough and accurate documentation of your injuries and the treatment those injuries received.
Recommending Experienced Miami Gardens Car Accident Lawyers Upon Request
The passage of time is one of your worst enemies is a car accident claim. Call 388CEDA today to learn how the comprehensive services that we offer could help your position when it comes to your legal rights. Our physicians can get started diagnosing and documenting your injuries. In addition, contact us at 1.800.388.CEDA to request a recommendation to one of our large network of local attorneys standing by to assist you.
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