The car’s performance had not changed since its initial sale.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nProduct liability suits may also be sought under a legal theory of strict liability where proof of negligence is unnecessary. However, claimants must prove the defect originated in the manufacturing process to prevail. This will require detailed analysis, testing, and testimony by experts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Wrongful Death<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Unfortunately, some car accidents are so severe that a victim does not survive the crash. If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may have the right to a wrongful death suit. In some cases, the surviving family may bring a claim on behalf of the deceased loved one to recover compensation for their losses. Hiring a qualified attorney can help ensure you recover the compensation you are entitled to. Wrongful death claims require the family to prove the same legal elements as the deceased, had the decedent survived, and pursued a claim on their own. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help family members recover economic and non-economic damages for the loss of their loved one.\u00a0In certain cases, the attorney can help recover punitive damages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What Compensation Can Be Recovered After a Car Accident?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Compensation for injuries and damages resulting from a car accident are typically separated into two categories: economic losses and non-economic losses. In some cases, punitive damages my also be available<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Economic car accident damages<\/strong>\u00a0compensate claimants for monetary losses such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Current Medical Expenses:<\/strong>\u00a0Such expenses may include medical fees for emergency room visits, hospital care, surgery, physical therapy, assistive devices, and appointments with approved medical professionals.<\/li>\r\n
- Future Medical Expenses:<\/strong>\u00a0In all too many cases, the injuries sustained in car accidents are so severe that they will require medical care well into the future.<\/li>\r\n
- Lost Wages:<\/strong>\u00a0Florida law permits the recovery of compensation for wages lost between the time of injury and the conclusion of the lawsuit.<\/li>\r\n
- Loss of Earning Capacity:\u00a0<\/strong>If the victim can demonstrate that his or her ability to earn a living has been negatively impacted, additional compensation may be available for this lost earning capacity. Past wages may be considered in determining the amount of this award, but the jury or insurance adjuster will also try to determine the amount a victim could have earned had the car accident never happened.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Non-economic damages compensate claimants for non-financial, intangible losses, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n- Pain and Suffering:\u00a0<\/strong>The nature of the underlying injuries, the intensity of the pain, and the length of time the victim is expected to suffer pain are all included in the calculation of this award.<\/li>\r\n
- Mental Anguish:<\/strong>\u00a0Mental anguish damages compensate the victim for fright, embarrassment, nervousness, worry, grief, and other forms of emotional distress caused by the accident.<\/li>\r\n
- Loss of Consortium:\u00a0The uninjured spouse may be able to recover damages for the loss of certain marital benefits due to the spouse\u2019s injuries, including the loss of companionship, sexual relations, affection, and comfort.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Punitive damages may also be awarded if the defendant\u2019s actions causing the injury were willful, malicious, or intentional. Punitive damages are intended to punish the offender and deter similar behavior in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Car Accident Claims<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you are attempting to file a claim against the driver’s insurance company without an attorney, lookout for insurance company tricks:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n- Never agree to give a recorded statement, since these can be manipulated into damaging evidence against your case. A written interview is all that should be necessary.<\/li>\r\n
- It is usually unwise to accept the first offer of monetary settlement, as the insurer will typically start much lower than they are permitted to go. Only accept the first offer if it is equal to the damage caused.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Car Accident Attorney<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Car accidents often involve traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or paralysis, all of which are conditions that cause long-lasting disability and expensive medical treatment. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to monetary compensation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, you should hire an experienced lawyer to assist you with your car accident claim. Contact an attorney as soon as you can, as you only have a limited time you have to file an insurance claim and\/or bring a claim against the responsible parties. To learn more about how our Pensacola car accident attorneys may be able to help with your claim, please contact us online\u00a0or call our office at\u00a0(888) 321-8131<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to schedule a free case evaluation.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get Compensated for Losses Due to a Car Accident If you have been injured in a Florida car accident, the claims process to recover compensation for your losses can be complicated. You should contact a car accident attorney to help you file a claim with the other driver\u2019s insurance company. If the claim does not …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3085,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3324"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3324"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3324\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}