According to a spokesperson for the Coral Springs Police Department, a man was arrested for grand theft auto, drug charges, and fleeing the scene of an accident after crashing a stolen vehicle while fleeing from police outside of a Coral Springs Wawa. On November 29, Coral Springs Police responded to a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle outside the Wawa gas station at 7305 West Sample Road. The caller told police that the man was sitting inside a vehicle drinking an unknown substance. After police ran the car’s tags, the vehicle came up as a recently stolen red Toyota pickup truck. According to the spokesperson, officers immediately turned on their patrol lights and the man immediately took off to avoid being arrested and drove the stolen truck over a curb and directly into a palm tree. The crash had so much force that it disabled the pick-up truck. Even after the crash, the man continued to resist arrest. After an attempt to drive the disabled truck, he exited the truck and fled on foot. After being arrested, a search of the truck revealed a clear glass pipe and copper-colored wire, consistent with drug paraphernalia used to smoke crack cocaine or fentanyl. The man is being held with no bond at this time at the North Broward Bureau jail. No further details have been released. This single-vehicle accident took place near 7305 West Sample Road at a Wawa’s. The accident resulted in no injuries and no fatalities. At Suarez & Montero, we know from experience that accidents like this one can cause life altering consequences. Serious injuries and fatalities can affect the lives of all parties involved along with their respective families. If you or someone you love were recently involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact our firm today to explore your legal options and see if you qualify for legal compensation.
Filing a Property Damage Claim After a Car Accident
Many accidents that cause personal injury also cause property damage to vehicles. In fact, many vehicles are damaged or destroyed in motor vehicle accidents. In vehicle accidents, the way in which you can be compensated for property damage truly depends on the type of insurance coverage that you have and the type of insurance coverage that the other driver has. Moreover, the issue of liability and fault comes into play when determining the amount of compensation that you will be able to obtain if your vehicle was damaged in an accident. In this blog post, we will discuss claims for compensation for property damage after a motor vehicle accident. This includes claims for damage to your car and its contents resulting from motor vehicle accidents without taking into consideration the fault of the other driver.
Types of Property Damage Claims
After a motor vehicle accident, you may be compensated for your property damage in a variety of ways. You may file a claim against the liability insurance of another driver who was also involved in the accident, this is referred to as a third-party insurance claim. Next, under your own insurance policy you may be able to file an uninsured motorist claim if you’re uninsured motorist coverage includes property damage. This applies when the other driver does not have enough insurance to cover the extent of your property damage. Next, you may also file a claim under your own auto insurance collision coverage. This applies even if you were completely or partially at fault for your motor vehicle accident. Overall, if you sustained property damage in an accident that did not involve a vehicle a third-party claim is likely your best option.
Third Party Claim: A third-party claim is an accident claim against another driver’s insurance policy. The other driver’s insurance policy is considered the first of two options that you have as a claimant. You, as the claimant, would be considered the third party in a third-party claim period to receive property damage compensation in a third-party insurance claim, the other driver must be at least partially at fault and legally responsible or liable for the motor vehicle accident. If the other driver’s fault is relatively simple and straightforward, you may be able to immediately proceed with your third-party property damage claim. In relatively straight forward property damage claims, a settlement can be obtained within days, weeks, or even or months in rare instances. Sometimes, the other driver’s insurance company will deny that they are responsible for your property damage claim. If this happens, settlement of your claim may take longer than expected.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Claims: Many drivers carry uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance coverage. This is a good idea if you want to be compensated after an accident with another driver who does not carry liability insurance or carries very low limits in their liability insurance policy. To be compensated for property damage under an uninsured motorist coverage claim, you must show that the uninsured driver was at least partially at fault for your motor vehicle accident. The amount of compensation that you can collect to pay for the damage to your vehicle will entirely depend on whether you can demonstrate that the other driver was in fact at fault for your motor vehicle accident. Property damage compensation may be reduced by the degree of fault that is attributed to you as the claimant.
Collision Coverage Claim: even if you are totally responsible for your car accident, you might be able to get compensation for damaged property damage to your car if you carry collision coverage. Collision coverage is also referred to as vehicle damage coverage. Collision coverage is a policy provision that allows you to make a car accident claim with your own insurance provider to pay for the repairs to your vehicle without taking into consideration liability or fault for the accident.
Speak with a Miami Accident Lawyer Today!
If you are looking to pursue a car accident injury case and want to discuss your options going forward, contact one of our skilled car accident attorneys today! Don’t allow negligent drivers to cost you money, time, or cause you aggravation. If you were hurt in a car crash, it is smart to connect with a local accident lawyer so that you can obtain vital information on how to begin the process of filing a claim or filing a lawsuit. At Suarez and Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover compensation, you won’t pay any fees for our services. Not to mention, we also provide free case consultations where we assess the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an objective overview of what steps you can take going forward if you decide to act against the at-fault party. For over 19 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who, through no fault of their own, have been injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
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