Florida Car Accident Injury Lawyers
Blakeley Law Firm is dedicated to serving individuals in South Florida and beyond who have suffered serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions, or have lost family members to careless drivers. Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer Jarrett Blakeley devotes his entire practice to personal injury and wrongful death cases, working tirelessly to assert the rights of victims and survivors. Jarrett Blakeley enjoys getting to know his clients and will take the time to help you feel at ease during the course of your claim. Blakeley Law Firm is not satisfied until the client is satisfied, and we will zealously advocate on your behalf. Jarrett Blakeley represents accident victims throughout Broward County, as well as Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County. Call now to get the attention that you deserve.
Blakeley Law Firm will come to you after your accident. Just schedule a meeting at your home or even your hospital room, and we will meet with you to inform you of your rights and best course of action in the hours and days after this traumatic experience. An accident can be a terrible expense and burden, but Jarrett Blakeley will be there for you to guide you through your claim from beginning to end. The consultation is free, and time is precious. Call today to learn about your rights.
Personal InjuryMany personal injury lawsuits are pursued under a theory of negligence. A personal injury attorney in the Fort Lauderdale area will need to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant owed you a duty to use reasonable care, the defendant departed from the duty to use reasonable care, and this caused your injuries. A driver, a company, or an insurer might defend against a personal injury claim by arguing that an accident victim was to blame for their own injuries. However, if a plaintiff was partly to blame for an accident in which they were harmed, their recovery will amount to the proportion of fault attributed to the defendant.
Car AccidentsCar accidents can result in devastating injuries, including amputations, broken bones, traumatic head injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe burns. Florida is a no-fault insurance state. After a car accident in which you were injured, you first must turn to your own personal injury protection coverage. You can then sue for damages if your injury meets threshold requirements. Serious injuries that may allow you to sue include disfigurement, scarring, loss of bodily function, and fractures. You also can sue if a car accident left you substantially disabled for 90 days. A Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney can help you pursue the economic and non-economic damages to which you are entitled. These damages may include lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering, among other items.
If you are in a car accident in Broward, Dade and/or Palm Beach Counties, where someone has been injured, you should immediately call 911, report the accident and request an ambulance. It is very important that you get a police report. Often, the person who caused the motor vehicle accident will ask you not to call the police and ask you to just handle it ‘between the two of you’. This is a terrible idea! There is a very good chance when you call that person they will never answer the phone! The smart thing to do is have the police come to the scene, investigate the accident and record all proof of insurance for all motor vehicles involved in the accident.
2. Why Do I Need a Lawyer?If you are a victim of a car accident you need a lawyer because as businesses insurance companies are primarily concerned with making money. Insurance companies make money by collecting premiums, not paying out personal injury settlements. Studies have shown that claimants represented by attorneys net far more money than claimants that attempt to represent themselves. Jarrett Blakeley has handled thousands of claims and you haven’t handled any. Hire a professional for help in this serious, life-changing matter.
3. What Is a Personal Injury Case?Any physical or mental injury you have suffered because of the negligence of another person and/or corporation. Common personal injury cases are car accident claims, slip and falls, truck accident claims, boat accident claims, pedestrian accident claims and bicycle accident claims. Personal injury cases can be large or small. A broken finger or a bulging disc in your neck is obviously not as big as a case involving a broken leg, a herniated disc in your neck or a case involving paralysis.
4. If I Am in a Car Accident Should I Call the Police?Yes. Call the police. You need them to investigate your accident and you need a police report. You can have a personal injury car accident case without an accident report, but it is often much harder to prove to how the accident happened and even obtain the Defendant's insurance information without one. Ask the police officer to make a report and get the report number.
5. Should I Speak to the Other Driver's Insurance Company About the Accident in Which I Suffered a Personal Injury?No, you should call a personal injury attorney to communicate with the adverse party's insurance company. We can set up the claim for you. It is in your best interest to speak with an attorney before you make contact with the Defendant's insurance company, or any insurance company for that matter.