A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving along the Florida Turnpike near Hollywood, authorities said. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened along the northbound lanes near Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, just before 1 a.m Saturday. According to investigators, a woman driving an SUV was approaching Griffin Road when she lost control of her vehicle and struck the right side of an unoccupied truck parked on the inside paved shoulder of South Griffin Road. Authorities said the SUV overturned, and the driver was ejected. An approaching sedan was unable to stop and struck the SUV and the driver. The woman driving the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Do You Need Legal Assistance with Your Car Accident Claim?
Florida personal injury laws were created to put a car accident victim back where they were before getting hurt by a reckless party. Florida car accident claims may be brought against individuals or businesses who are responsible for your injury and/or property damage. An injured car accident victim might be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, lost enjoyment of life, future expenses and several other well recognized damages. Personal injury law may be defined as the rights and responsibilities of an injured plaintiff, as well as those that caused the harm. If you have little experience with personal injury cases, there is an awful lot you need to familiarize yourself with before filing a claim or lawsuit. Additionally, handling an insurance company on your own can be challenging. Here are some of the many ways a personal injury attorney can help you with your car accident case:
Provide Legal Advice: When you ask a law firm for legal advice, you are simply asking the car accident attorney to give you a course of action based on the specific facts applicable to your personal injury case. Based on the advice you obtain; you will likely decide to do or not do something to protect your legal rights.
Negotiate: Negotiation can take place any time before, during or after the litigation process. A skillful personal injury attorney can negotiate on your behalf with the at-fault party in order to resolve your claim and maximize the amount of damages obtained.
Litigate: Litigation is pretty much the most aggressive type of legal advocacy available. In most cases, litigation is not the first step. However, litigation should follow if efforts to negotiate a claim are unsuccessful. Just keep in mind that taking a case to trial can be expensive and no client should ever want to willingly engage in litigation unless they absolutely need to.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney in Miami Today!
At Suarez & Montero, our car accident lawyers can help you deal with any and all issues that may arise in your car accident claim. We offer trustworthy legal advice to help address any legal issues that apply to your personal injury claim. We are genuinely committed to our clients. We will fight to make sure that you get the maximum amount of compensation owed to you. Let us help you get the medical care you need and fight to make sure you are compensated for your injuries! 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 serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
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