Miramar Personal Injury Lawyer

Do I Need to Hire a Miramar Personal Injury Attorney?

You’re not required by Florida law to hire a personal injury lawyer, however, hiring an attorney will not only help reduce stress and allow you to focus on your recovery, but it can also significantly increase your chances of recovering maximum compensation and losses. At Friedland & Associates, our legal team will go above and beyond to ensure you recover the economic and non-economic damages you’re entitled to after an accident that was caused by the negligence of another.

What Cases Do Friedland & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

At Friedland & Associates, our personal injury lawyers handle the following types of cases:

Why You Need An Attorney for Your Miramar Personal Injury Case

At Friedland & Associates, our personal injury lawyers can help you recover compensation by filing a claim or a personal injury lawsuit, depending on the circumstances of the case, whether insurance coverage is involved, and what the policy limits are.

In cases involving motor vehicles, if you suffered a serious injury, you can rely on your personal injury protection coverage to cover a portion of the cost of your medical bills and lost wages. You can pursue additional compensation from the negligent party or their insurer if you suffered a serious injury, by filing a personal injury lawsuit.

Other ways our personal injury lawyers can help include:

Investigating the Accident

Our legal team can visit the scene of the accident to take photos and gather evidence. Other types of evidence we will obtain can include:

• Police report/accident report
• Photos of your injuries, property damage, and the accident scene
• Video footage
• Pay stubs
• Employment records
• Phone records
• Medical bills
• Medical records
• Black box data
• Expert testimony
• Witness statements

And more.

We will use the evidence we have gathered to build a strong case against the negligent party to help you recover maximum compensation for your losses.

Work with Experts

At Friedland & Associates, we may consult with experts to help prove liability, determine how an accident occurred, and accurately value your case for damages. Some of the experts we may consult with include:

• Accident reconstructionists
• Life care planners
• Economists
• Private investigators
• Forensic accountants
• Medical professionals
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists

And more.

Negotiating with the Insurance Company or Defense Attorney

Most personal injury cases are settled out of court. Whether you’re dealing with an insurance company or a defense attorney, we will work tirelessly to negotiate with the other party to ensure you recover a fair settlement for your accident-related damages. If the claims adjuster or defense attorney refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, we will be prepared to file a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.

Filing a Lawsuit

We will prepare your case for trial and present it in front of a judge and jury. During this time, we will continue to negotiate with the other party. In most cases, insurance companies are more willing to negotiate once a lawsuit has been filed.

What Are Common Types of Accident Injuries?

Following a personal injury accident, the victim may suffer only minor injuries that will heal in a matter of days. In other cases, they can sustain injuries that will change their lives forever.

Common accident injuries include:

What Damages Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?

The damages you’re entitled to will depend on many factors, such as:

• The severity of your injuries
• Whether you sustained a permanent disability
• Your prognosis
• Whether you can return to work
• How much time you’ve missed at work
• The extent of property damage
• Whether you’re forced to switch careers due to your injuries

And much more.

At Friedland & Associates, our personal injury lawyers will carefully investigate your accident and determine which damages you’re entitled to. They may also consult with experts to accurately value your damages and ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re owed.

Damages you may be entitled to include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Lost wages
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of quality of life
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Scarring and disfigurement

And more.

What Should I Do After An Accident?

If you were injured in an accident, you may feel overwhelmed, afraid, and disoriented. It can be confusing to know the right steps to take to protect your health, your legal claim, and your future.

If you were involved in a personal injury accident caused by the negligent actions of another, these tips can help you during the aftermath of the accident:

Contact 911 Or Non-Emergency Police

If anyone suffered injuries, contact 911 right away. If no one was injured, contact the non-emergency police. When law enforcement arrives, they will fill out an accident report, which you can use as leverage when negotiating with the claims adjuster.

Do Not Admit Fault

Law enforcement will interview you during this time, asking for your side of the story. When you talk to the police, only provide the facts. Do not apologize to the other party or admit fault when discussing the accident with law enforcement.

If you apologize, the insurance company can use this to deny your claim or reduce your settlement.

Gather As Much Evidence As Possible

If possible, document the accident scene to strengthen your case. Take photos of your injuries, and anything related to the accident. If you fell on someone’s property and were seriously injured, take photos of the site from different angles. If you were attacked by a dog, take photos of the animal, their yard, your injuries, and anything else that can help strengthen your case.

Seek Medical Attention

Regardless of what kind of injury you’ve suffered, you should always have your injuries examined by a medical professional. Some types of serious injuries will not present symptoms for several hours or days following an accident. A doctor can assess you and run all the appropriate tests. Additionally, an exam can directly link your injuries to the accident. If you delay medical treatment, a claims adjuster or defense attorney may try to say you were injured at some point after the accident. Keep all medical bills and medical records to use as evidence of the severity of your injuries.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Contact a personal injury lawyer at Friedland & Associates as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation. They can meet with you to discuss your case and help you create an effective plan that will help you recover the compensation you’re owed. They will also handle every aspect of your case, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

What is the Statute of Limitations in Florida?

Like all states, Florida has a statute of limitations, which is a deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits. You will have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. If you miss this important deadline, your case will be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.

Contact Us Today

At Friedland & Associates, our personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling complex accident claims and know how to negotiate with insurance companies to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

If you were injured in an auto accident and your insurance company is refusing to pay you the settlement you deserve, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We can discuss your case and explain your legal rights and options, moving forward.