Passenger Injury Claims in Florida
Being a passenger during a car accident can be difficult to deal with, both at the time of the accident and during your recovery. You may be injured, and your property may have been damaged, too. If you are involved in an accident and you are a passenger in a car, there are several key pieces of information that you need to be aware of. This is because your path to recovering compensation for your injuries may be different than the path most car accident injury victims must take. If you were injured in a crash as a passenger, you’re entitled to financial compensation as long as you meet Florida’s legal requirements. You might be thinking about filing an insurance claim but are unsure whose insurance company to file a claim with. Fortunately, you have options. You may be able to make a claim to the car insurance policy belonging to the at-fault driver in addition to your own insurance if you have one. You can file a claim with your own auto insurance provider, your own driver’s insurance provider, and the other driver’s insurance provider. Additionally, if the other driver involved didn’t own the car, you can file a claim with the car owner’s insurance. When it comes to determining how to proceed and whose insurance company to file a claim with, it depends. It depends on many factors including: policy limits for each insurance provider, extent of your injuries, etc. If you’re looking for some guidance on how to get started, contact the car accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero for a free consultation today!
Damages in Passenger Accident Claims
Typically, passengers can obtain damages to cover medical and rehabilitative costs, pain and suffering (emotional distress), lost income, and any reduction in future earning capacity. Additionally, a passenger may be able to get punitive damages awarded if they clearly prove that the responsible driver injured them willfully, wantonly, or recklessly. The best thing you can do to protect your rights under Florida law is to get medical treatment for your injuries immediately after an accident. Remember, some injuries come up several days or weeks after a crash. If you fail to obtain medical treatment soon after a crash, it can jeopardize your case. Here are some of the most common types of injuries passengers sustain in car accidents:
- Whiplash
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Fractures and Broken Bones
- Neck Injuries
Speak with a Miami Car Accident Attorneys Today!
At Suarez & Montero, our team of car accident attorneys in Miami will work with you every step of the way, offering the expert legal guidance you need to win your lawsuit. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against any responsible parties. Depending on the situation, the driver, owner, or manufacturer could be liable. Our legal team of Miami car accident lawyers have decades of experience handling car accident cases. With an extensive understanding of the laws involved, we can make sure you’re fully compensated for any medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages you may have experienced. Unlike other firms that handle cases in other areas of law in addition to their personal injury section, our firm is 100% dedicated to helping victims in personal injury cases and has been doing so for over 20 years. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident, contact us today for a free consultation.
We serve clients throughout 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.
