Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer

How will hiring a Fort Lauderdale Accident Lawyer help?

2. Assist - Our team will assist you in finding the best medical doctors available for your injuries, and ensure that you don't pay for your medical bills or legal services out of pocket. We charge no upfront fees or costs to you.

3. Protect - We will help to protect your interests and speak with third parties, including adverse insurance companies, investigators, and lawyers on your behalf.

4. Negotiate - Our team of skilled lawyers negotiate with our clients' best interests in mind and will aggressively pursue the highest possible recovery.

5. Litigate - Our motorcycle accident injury lawyers will not hesitate to take a case to trial and apply the maximum pressure on the other side when it is in our clients' best interest.

What should I do after an accident?

1. Call 911 - Report the crash to the police and get immediate medical assistance for yourself and others injured. Please be aware it is critical that you visit a doctor for an evaluation after any serious accident even if no immediate pain is present.

2. Exchange contact information - Make a record of the other drivers involved in the crash. Record their driver’s license and license plate number, as well as the name of their auto insurance company and policy number.

3. Identify witnesses - Obtain names, addresses, and phone numbers of any individuals which might have witnessed the accident.

4. Take photographs - Take cell phone pictures or video at the scene of the accident if possible, including the property damage to all vehicles involved.

5. Do not discuss - It’s important not to provide any statements on the internet or otherwise and allow your attorneys to conduct a thorough investigation. Your insurance company should be notified of the accident. However, do not provide a written or recorded statement. Do not admit fault. Do not agree to any settlement. Say nothing except to your attorney or your doctor until the case is properly and fully resolved. If you get calls from other parties, including the other driver’s insurance company, refer them to us.

What is meant by a “no-fault” state?

Florida is a “No-Fault” insurance state because there is no requirement to prove fault after an accident. A driver's respective Personal Injury Protection insurance is responsible for paying medical bills and lost wages as a result of an accident, regardless of which driver was at-fault. Every vehicle owner and driver is required by Florida’s PIP law to carry at least $10,000 of coverage under their policy.

How long do I have to pursue a car injury case?

Under Florida Law, auto accident victims have four years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim.

How much is my accident injury case worth?

A lawsuit may seek compensation for past and future pain and suffering, all related present and future medical bills and expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, loss of consortium for loss of intimacy or support from a spouse, as well as funeral costs and death-related expenses.

Costs and expenses vary from case to case depending on the severity of the injuries and extent of the medical treatment.

Contact Our Fort Lauderdale Accident Attorneys Today

If you or a loved one were involved in an accident due to someone else's negligence, contact AJK Legal at (877) 448-8404 today. Because accident cases are complex, and so much is at stake, it is critical to have the right legal representation by your side. Our team has the experience necessary to successfully pursue your case in court. Contact us today so we may conduct a thorough, independent investigation of your incident, calculate your damages, advise you on all of your legal options, and help answer any questions you have.