Boca Raton Car Accident Lawyer

Boca Raton, a vibrant community with approximately 100,000 residents, is situated between Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach. Key Interstate-95 exits in Boca Raton include Glades Road, Yamato Road, and Palmetto Park Road. Notably, Boca Raton is home to Florida Atlantic University, an esteemed institution that imparts knowledge to a substantial number of college students.

The city boasts a lively nightlife centered around Mizner Park, Town Center and The Ave, located in Downtown Delray Beach, providing diverse entertainment options. Given its sizable population and popularity among tourists, car crashes are unfortunately frequent in Boca Raton, Florida. If you have found yourself injured in such an incident, we stand ready to assist you in regaining control of your life.

We fully recognize the emotional toll a car accident can exact on those affected. In the realm of advocating for your rights subsequent to a car accident resulting in catastrophic injuries, property damage, impairment, or even loss of life, our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers, alongside our proficient Boca Raton car accident lawyers, possesses the requisite, expertise, and experience. Our paramount aim is to ensure you receive proper medical care and just compensation for your losses.

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We invite you to connect with Senft Injury Advocates at (954) 505-2183 to access seasoned, empathetic, and expert legal support. Take solace in the knowledge that our accomplished Boca Raton car accident attorneys will relentlessly champion your cause, vigorously pursuing the settlement you rightfully deserve.

Common Types of Car Crash Injuries: Understanding the Impact

Car accidents can result in a range of injuries that fall into two primary categories: impact injuries and penetrating injuries. Impact injuries occur when passengers collide with interior car components or are thrown from the vehicle. For example, drivers may hit their heads on the steering wheel due to a rear-end collision. Penetrating injuries are caused by loose objects within the vehicle striking passengers. Severe car crashes often lead to catastrophic injuries due to the flying shattered glass from the windshield. Both types of injuries can be severe, underscoring the importance of medical diagnosis for accurate documentation in pursuing compensation. If you are involved in a car accident, you should immediately connect with two professionals: doctors and personal injury attorney's. Even if you do not feel significantly injured upon impact, it is important that a medical professional assesses your injuries. It is often the case that accident victims do not feel pain immediately after an accident due to the spike of adrenaline. Moreover, symptoms of injuries such as concussions, whiplash, and herniated discs, may appear several hours or even days after an accident. Seeking medical attention is also important for the sake of discovering more catastrophic injuries such as internal bleeding, spinal cord injuries, and more. 

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With Senft Injury Advocates we take care of it all. Your physical and mental recovery is of utmost importance; thus, we ensure you are immediately connected with the right medical professionals.  While you focus on your full recovery, our distinguished car accident lawyers in Boca Raton are here to provide you with the legal support you need to secure the compensation and justice you deserve.

What Kind of Compensation Am I Entitled To?

The compensation you're entitled to following a car accident depends on various factors. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average bodily injury claim from a car accident amounted to $20,235 in 2021. This compensation covers medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Determining your compensation, however, involves assessing the extent of your losses, evaluating shared blame, and examining the strength of your case. Attaining compensation for your losses is not necessarily easy either; insurance providers usually try to pay the minimum amount possible, meaning a team of lawyers find evidence to diminish the extent of your losses. Contacting a Boca Raton car accident lawyer is the easiest and most effective way to receive maximum compensation for all of your losses. The compensation you receive should easily cover all of your medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. 

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At Senft Injury Advocates, we recognize that auto accidents can have life-altering consequences. With our unwavering dedication to motor vehicle accident cases, we specialize in guiding you through the complexities of these incidents. We fight so you won't have to. 

Understanding Florida Car Accident Laws: Navigating Legal Terrain

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida's roadways witnessed 396,455 car crashes in 2022, resulting in 3,521 fatal collisions and 251,919 injuries. In Palm Beach county, there were a total of 25,005 crashes in the year of 2022, 223 of which resulted in fatalities. Out of the 25,005 crashes, over half resulted in injuries, specifically, 15,279 injuries from crashes. The high rate of auto accidents is one of the reasons why all motor vehicle drivers must be insured, as detailed in the Florida Statute Title XXIII, Chapter 324. All persons who hold the legal title of a motor vehicle, also including conditional purchases and leases, are legally required to hold full liability insurance coverage. The liability insurance of the at-fault party during the time of a crash is, in turn, legally required to satisfy the following criteria:

• minimum limit of bodily injury, or death, liability of $10,000 per person or up to $20,000 if there are two or more persons injuries in a crash 

• $10,0000 allocated toward property damage liability per crash 

• $10,000 per person per crash, allocated toward personal injury protection limits

It should be noted that these requirements are also applicable when one is borrowing/lending a vehicle. If a person is simply borrowing/using your vehicle at the time of the accident, the owner of the vehicle is fully responsible for the injuries and damages sustained from the crash. Moreover, any drivers of a motor vehicle must be listed as an insured driver. 

As listed in the Florida Statutes Title XLV Chapter 786, the state of Florida abides by a pure comparative negligence rules. This means you can pursue compensation regardless of the percentage of blame you share. Your compensation will be reduced based on your attributed fault. If you're 20% responsible for a crash and sustain $100,000 in losses, you could recover 80% of your damages. Compensation is not possible, if and only if, you are found  to be greater than 50% at fault. Attributing blame is a complex procedure when it comes to car accidents resulting from merging lanes, u-turns, right-turns, etc. The driver who is reported to be at fault in the crash report, must accept full liability and cover all damages of the affected party. It is thus important to seek legal representation from a Boca Raton car accident lawyer ready to gather all needed evidence on your behalf. If you've been injured in an car crash caused by someone else's negligence, contact an auto collision attorney to receive the compensation you are entitled. 

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At Senft Injury Advocates, we recommend that you call an auto accident lawyer immediately after an accident. In more complex accident types, victims may be wrongly accused of causing the accident. Seeking legal advice can prove to be useful prior to describing the accident to the police officer. 

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

After a car accident, taking the right steps can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here's a guide to immediate actions:

1. Check for injuries and call for medical help. Many accident victims report not feeling significant pain until hours or days after the accident. We advise that you go to the hospital or doctor immediately after an accident to ensure that you are 100% healthy. Seeking medical attention is also advantageous in building a strong case on your behalf. 

2. Contact law enforcement to report the accident. Even if you were involved in a minor accident, getting a police report is crucial. If you do not contact law enforcement, on paper, the accident never happened. Police reports are crucial in documenting evidence so make sure to give the police officer as much information as possible.

3. Gather information from all parties involved, including witnesses. Due to Florida's liability laws, gathering information is an essential step in determining fault. If there are any witnesses that could advocate in your favor, it is important that their testimony is included in the police report. If the witness is unable to stay at the site of the accident, collect their contact information. Although many accidents are unequivocally caused by one of the parties involved, i.e., rear end collisions, other accidents can be a bit more tricky, i.e., merging lanes. Gathering as much information possible with aid your attorney in building a strong, evidence-driven injury claim.

4. Document the scene with photos and notes. Take photos of any injuries and property damage. Look around and take note of relevant observations. Here are just a few questions to guide you when taking notes:

   •  Are there any cameras around either at a traffic light or a nearby building?

   • How are the weather conditions? How is the visibility?

   • How would you describe the moments leading up to the accident?

   • Are the roads heavily populated? Did any passing vehicles witness the accident?

5. Exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers. 

6. Consult with an experienced auto accident attorney. A Boca Raton car accident lawyer will ultimately guide you through this entire process. After calling the police and medical experts, call a lawyer. A car accident lawyer will give you the do's and don'ts, ensuring that all possible evidence is gathered and that no unfavorable information is disclosed to the other involved parties. Call Senft Injury Advocates at (954) 505-2183  to receive immediate and free legal advice. When you call, personal injury attorney Alex Senft will pick-up the phone and answer any questions you may have. If needed, we will also connect you with medical experts to attend to your injuries. 

The Advantages of Hiring Senft Injury Advocates

Choosing Senft Injury Advocates as your legal partner comes with a range of benefits. Our specialization in motor vehicle accidents equips us with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved. We offer personalized attention, dedicated representation, and a commitment to fighting tirelessly for your rights. Our extensive experience and fearless approach to challenging insurance companies make us a formidable advocate in your pursuit of justice.

Take Your First Step Toward Justice!

Your journey toward justice begins with Senft Injury Advocates. If you've been involved in an auto accident, don't navigate the complexities alone. Contact us today for a free consultation and let our expert attorneys guide you through the legal process, ensuring that your rights are protected and your compensation is secured.