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Traffic Lawyer Near Me in West Palm Beach
After being involved in a traffic accident in West Palm Beach, Florida, recovering from your injuries should be your priority. You shouldn’t be battling insurance companies for compensation. They’ll frustrate you, hoping you’ll give up and settle for less than you deserve. Even worse, you may end up with nothing to settle your medical bills and other expenses deriving from the accident. That’s the whole point of looking for a traffic lawyer near you in West Palm Beach. At Morgan and Morgan, we’ve won more than $20 billion in total for the injured, including those involved in traffic accidents just like you or your beloved. If you have a viable claim, we might be able to fight for you as well. Contact us today for a free case review.
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How Does Compensation for Traffic Accidents Work In West Palm Beach?
Under Florida's no-fault insurance system, regardless of who caused the accident, your own insurance company typically covers your medical bills and lost wages. These are covered under your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance.
Now, per Florida’s insurance requirements, PIP usually covers 80% of your medical expenses and 60% of lost wages, up to the limit of your policy. It's important to note that PIP doesn't cover damages like:
- property damage;
- pain and suffering;
- loss of enjoyment of life;
- permanent disfigurement; or
- loss of consortium.
For these types of damages, you might need to pursue a claim against the at-fault party if your situation meets certain thresholds. These thresholds include but are not limited to:
- significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function;
- a catastrophic injury;
- significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement; or
- death.
Understanding Liability for Traffic Accidents In West Palm Beach
As for the liable parties in a traffic accident in this part of Florida, it usually starts with the driver of the other vehicle. This is especially true if they were negligent.
Say, for example, they were driving under the influence or texting while driving; they could be held responsible for causing the accident. However, liability doesn’t end with the other driver; other parties could be responsible as well.
Examples include:
- the owner of the vehicle, if different from the driver, especially if they knowingly allowed an underqualified driver to use their vehicle;
- an employer, if the accident involved a commercial vehicle or the driver was performing job-related duties;
- government entities, in cases where poor road conditions or improperly maintained traffic signals contributed to the accident; or even
- vehicle parts manufacturers in cases where a vehicle defect caused the accident.
As you can see, the issue of liability isn’t as straightforward. Florida’s no-fault system doesn’t make things easier, either. Seeking legal counsel is the best way to establish your eligibility for compensation and, importantly, who exactly owes you the said compensation.
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Don’t let the complexities of Florida’s traffic accident laws discourage you from fighting for what you’re entitled to. Contact Morgan and Morgan, America’s largest plaintiffs’ injury firm for a free case evaluation with no obligations.
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