According to the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, two adults and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning after a crash involving a freight train and car in western Palm Beach County. The accident occurred on a Florida East Coast Railway Track and caused all train traffic in the area to stop for about 3 hours. Emergency crews were called to the area of Runyon Village and State Road 15 at about 9 a.m. after a freight train had struck an SUV. Upon arriving on the scene, firefighters found the SUV on its side with three people including two adults and an infant trapped inside. The firefighters used extrication tools to get the victims out of the SUV. The two adults and the child were immediately airlifted to the hospital, their conditions are unknown at this time. An investigation into the cause of the accident is still ongoing.
CAR ACCIDENT FAQs
Can I speak to an attorney about my car accident for free? At Suarez & Montero, we never charge you for car accident consultations. In fact, we won’t charge you a dime whether you decide to retain our office or not. Feel free to contact us today for a free consultation with one of our car accident attorneys.
What is the statute of limitations for a car accident case in Florida? A statute of limitations is a specific time period in which a person may bring a claim against another. The filing requirements and deadlines vary from state to state. In the state of Florida, the statute of limitation is found in Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a) and provides that a claimant has four years to sue for any personal injury arising from a car accident in Florida. After the statute of limitations has expired, it is extremely difficult to file a lawsuit against the other party to your car wreck to recover compensation for your injuries.
What are the different types of compensation I can obtain after a car crash? After a car crash, there are many different types of compensation that can be obtained including medical expenses, costs of medical procedures and surgeries, lost wages, pain and suffering, vehicle repair or replacement costs, etc.
How do you determine the value of a personal injury claim? Sadly, there is no standard formula that magically determines the exact value of every personal injury claim. Instead, numerous factors are considered to determine the potential compensation that one may obtain after a car accident including the amount of medical bills that you have incurred as a result of your medical treatment for your injury, whether your injury is a permanent in nature, and whether you were in any way at fault for causing your injury.
Will I have to go to court after filing a car accident claim? It depends. Most parties in a car accident lawsuit are unfamiliar with the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit or filing an insurance claim for that matter. In most cases, however, car accident cases are settled before ever going to trial. In some instances, however, auto insurers are unwilling to settle for a fair amount, and a case must move forward to trial. If your case does progress to the trial stage, don’t worry–our legal team prepares every car accident claim as if it will go to trial, so we are never caught off guard if the case progresses to that stage of litigation.
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There are many reasons why it is important to understand how to deal with the aftermath of a car accident. When you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident, you want to make sure you have someone on your side to protect your legal rights and protect your right to compensation for injuries. If you’re the victim of a car accident, the car accident lawyers at Suarez & Montero can assist you with your accident claim! We have a thorough understanding on how injuries can affect your life and your family’s life. At the Law Offices of Suarez & Montero, you are never just another file or claim to us—you are part of our family and your well-being are just as important to us as if you were one of our own. At Suarez & Montero, our car accident attorneys have a proven track record of success when it comes to representing car accident victims injured in all types of car accidents. Our injury lawyers will work with investigators, witnesses, and experts to obtain all of the important details of your accident to help put you in the best possible position to obtain maximum compensation for your injury and damages. Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation in pursuing your claim and stand ready to protect your rights. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
We help clients throughout South Florida including those in the following areas:
Miami-Dade: Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead, Kendall, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Tamiami, and Westchester.
Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Weston; and Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach.
