Compensation for Car Accidents in Miami

By Dr. Keren Gomez | June 9, 2017

Victims of car accidents in Miami can receive hundreds of thousands of dollars, even millions, in settlement verdicts, depending on the case. There are many law firms in the Miami area that represent auto accident victims and get them the compensation they deserve to rebuild their lives. The amount you receive in compensation from an auto accident case can depend on a variety of factors, as each case has its unique facts and components that make up the victim’s claim.

An attorney can help ensure you receive full benefits from your insurance company, while also determining whether you can file a claim for additional damages against the party at fault in the car accident. If you have filed a personal injury claim, your lawyer can help you file a lawsuit to claim compensation beyond what the insurance company provides to you.

Types of Car Accident Claims

There are many different car accident claims you can file to receive additional compensation:

Negligence
Manufacturer Liability
Road Design
Wrongful Death

Car Accident Injuries and Settlements

In many cases, the cost for treatment of injuries caused by a car accident won’t be covered by PIP insurance. Your lawyer will have to negotiate a settlement further and attempt to collect compensation for any serious injury you have sustained. Serious injuries can include:

Paralysis
Burns and scars
Loss of limbs
Spinal cord injuries
Head injuries
Joint, muscle, back, neck, and bone injuries
Knee damage
Whiplash
Permanent disability
Wrongful death

There are also economic auto accident damages, aka compensatory damages, that work to compensate the injured crash victim for his/her monetary losses. The four most common economic damages awarded in car accident lawsuits include the following:

Medical expenses
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity

You can also be awarded for non-financial losses in what is called non-economic car accident damages. These are often harder to quantify since they are non-financial losses; however, you can still get compensation for the following:

Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Loss of consortium
Punitive damages

Not Seeking Prompt Medical Attention may affect compensation

Many injuries after a car accident are not immediately apparent. Failing to go to the emergency room or a delay in seeing a doctor or chiropractor not only puts your health at risk , it may potentially reduce your compensation by making your injuries seem less serious than they are.

We Can Help

At Dr. Keren Gomez, We treat hundreds of auto accident injuries in Miami each year, and work closely with our clients to assess their injuries and provide the right care.

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