Car Accidents
Were you or someone you love seriously injured in a car accident? Florida’s no-fault insurance system helps crash victims with things like medical bills, but if you have serious injuries and high losses, your expenses might go beyond your policy limits. Our Fort Lauderdale lawyers are here to file your claim, pursue civil legal action outside of the no-fault system, or both.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers are committed to fighting for victims harmed by negligence. Comprised of award-winning lawyers with decades of collective experience, we have helped car wreck victims recover millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Call us to get started with a free initial consultation with a member of our team.
Car accident claims can impact you and your family for years to come, especially when injuries and losses are substantial. They are also very complex, filled with technical legal information and procedures, and prone to disputes raised by insurance companies that care more about profits than people.
As such, having our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers on your side can help you handle legal challenges without causing additional stress. Some of the ways we help car accident victims include:
Rosenberg & Rosenberg was founded to serve the local community and defend the rights of the wrongfully injured. We are committed to answering your questions promptly and guiding you through the entire legal process.
We understand finances can be tight, especially in the wake of an accident. It is for this reason we promise our clients that we will not charge them a dime until we win their case. While there are many associated fees leading up to a settlement or ruling, our firm will front these costs entirely, so you do not have to worry about them.
Our legal team is confident in our abilities to advocate on your behalf, which is why we only collect attorneys’ fees if we secure a financial recovery on your behalf. If you do not receive compensation by the end of your case, we absorb the costs so you can walk away without owing us anything.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg has decades of experience fighting for victims injured in a variety of traffic and motor vehicle accidents. From single-vehicle crashes to complex claims involving multiple parties, disputed liability, and fatal or catastrophic injuries, we have the breadth of insight to tackle even the toughest cases.
We offer full-service support for many types of car accident claims. Our team includes:
Over the course of our 50+ years in practice, we have helped clients across Broward County and South Florida recover millions of dollars in compensation after being harmed by the negligence of others. This includes numerous million and multi-million-dollar recoveries in high-stakes car accident cases.
While we cannot guarantee a particular outcome for any given client, examples of our case results demonstrate our commitment to recovering fair compensation for everyone who comes to us for help:
While every case is unique, there are some general steps in the car accident claim process that most, if not all, injured parties must follow. Knowing these steps and how our accident injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale can protect your rights and interests along the way can be crucial to securing a solid outcome.
Generally, the Florida car accident claim process works as follows:
There are several steps to take in the aftermath of a car crash. This includes:
If your injuries are severe, exceed PIP coverage, and meet the state’s threshold, you may pursue additional compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. The best way to evaluate your ability to file a civil claim is to speak personally with a member of our legal team as soon as you finish your first round of medical treatment.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we offer free consultations to help car accident victims assess the merits of their claims and how to best pursue justice through the civil legal system.
With the help of our local law firm, you can begin constructing your claim. This will require you to provide all records of your accident (including police reports, medical records, photos, and contact information of involved parties) to our legal team.
Additionally, we can conduct our own investigations to identify an underlying cause, determine potentially liable parties and available sources of compensation, interview eyewitnesses, and collaborate with expert witnesses, if necessary.
Our car crash lawyers can assist in filing your claim and handling all communications with defendants and their insurers.
In many cases, victims and their counsel may need to participate in the process of discovery, in which both sides exchange information, answer interrogatories, and hold depositions. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can help you prepare for all of this.
In Florida, most car accident lawsuits can be successfully resolved through out-of-court settlements. At our firm, we come prepared to the settlement table with ample evidence to support our clients’ claims about who was at fault and how substantial their damages were.
Sometimes, however, insurance companies dispute material facts or refuse to make fair settlement offers. In these cases, it may be necessary to litigate at trial and let a jury decide. You can depend on our auto accident lawyers to represent you in the courtroom.
With the money you get from a settlement or lawsuit, you can support your loved ones and pay for all of the treatment you need. It may be easier to recover this money with the help of our Fort Lauderdale auto accident lawyers than it would be on your own.
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we make it a point to explain how the car accident claim process works and what our clients can expect. We also provide personalized support and guidance the entire way, giving you all of the information you need to make informed decisions about your cases. Call now for a free case review.
Personal injury victims are entitled to a financial recovery of their damages. Our car accident attorneys often help clients recover:
The value of a car accident lawsuit depends entirely on the facts of the case and factors such as the severity of your injuries, the losses you have incurred, your age and income, and the availability of insurance coverage. If you have questions about how much your Fort Lauderdale car accident lawsuit is worth, our legal team can answer them during a free consultation.
Car accidents can result in a range of injuries, from minor scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries that lead to big medical bills, long and painful recoveries, and lifelong limitations. Having litigated car accident lawsuits on behalf of Broward County residents for decades, our car wreck lawyers know how to help victims who suffered many kinds of injuries, including:
As a general rule, those who sustained severe injuries can recover more compensation than those who suffered mild to moderate injuries. However, many different factors go into deciding your recovery, so let Rosenberg & Rosenberg advocate on your behalf for a fair amount of money.
As Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports, over 200 people in Broward County died in motor vehicle accidents in 2023. If this is the situation you face, know that you have every right to seek justice by filing a wrongful death case against the at-fault driver. Your family could be entitled to damages for:
On behalf of everyone at Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we are deeply sorry for your loss. The legal representatives with our firm can fight hard to hold the at-fault party accountable so you can obtain a measure of peace.
In Florida, victims injured in car accidents have the right to pursue civil claims against individuals and/or entities whose negligence caused or contributed to their crashes. If someone else failed to act with reasonable care and caused your crash, you can hold them liable for the resulting damages.
As a victim of negligence, asserting your right to take legal action can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. In the past, our Fort Lauderdale car crash lawyers have confronted liable parties like:
Florida requires motorists to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. As a form of no-fault insurance, PIP is meant to cover certain losses arising from a car crash, regardless of who is at fault (and even when the injured driver is to blame).
While PIP can provide meaningful and relatively prompt compensation, it has its limitations. Most notably, it covers only certain types of losses—such as a percentage of medical expenses and a portion of lost wages—and provides coverage only up to a certain limit. As such, there are times when PIP coverage simply is not enough.
Fortunately, Florida law allows victims, in some cases, to step outside of the no-fault system and pursue claims directly against negligent parties. You may have grounds to pursue a civil claim outside of your PIP claim if:
At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we help clients navigate the process of recovering compensation through both PIP and civil personal injury/wrongful death actions. Our auto accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale can review your case and options during a free consultation.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit depends on your circumstances. For instance:
Given these complexities and the potential for exceptions based on the specifics of your case, it is a good idea to let our car crash lawyers review your case as soon as possible. Consulting promptly with Rosenberg & Rosenberg can ensure that you fully understand the applicable statute of limitations and, most importantly, preserve your right to bring a lawsuit and collect compensation.
Understanding how to handle your inevitable encounter with an insurance company can have a substantial impact on your ability to recover fair compensation. Be aware that insurance adjusters may try to lead you into minimizing your damages or conceding partial fault in an accident. Such statements could be used against you to reduce the amount of your final settlement.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg does not want you to lose out on compensation because of an insurance company’s tricks. Before you talk to anyone after an accident, review this list of insurance dos and don’ts. Then you can call our personal injury attorneys for more personalized advice.
By taking the following precautions, you can protect your rights and make it easier for us to build your case:
The insurer knows various tactics to get claimants to drop their cases or accept far less money than they deserve. Here is a list of things to be aware of as you navigate your case:
It is often best not to talk to the insurer directly at all. When they get in touch with you, give them our contact information, and our car accident injury lawyers can take care of the rest.
Car accidents have many different causes, chief among them being driver negligence. Some common forms of driver negligence include:
Drivers are not always responsible for car crashes. Our law firm can still help you if your collision involved:
If you were not to blame for your crash, it is very possible that someone else was. At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, our Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys conduct detailed investigations into all circumstances surrounding crashes. By doing so, we can identify an underlying cause and the party (or parties) whom you can hold responsible.
Our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers have over 50 years of experience and a determination to help all of our clients receive the best results possible. Call now to schedule a free case evaluation with Rosenberg & Rosenberg if you have been injured. Our dedicated legal team is prepared to provide an honest assessment of your case and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
