
Our Miramar personal injury attorneys are here to help.
Identifying All Your Damages
Most people injured in a car crash donāt know all the damages theyāre entitled to. Our team will investigate your crash and ensure that we have identified all your recoverable damages. You could recover compensation for your:
- Medical Expenses: Hospital bills, doctor visits, prescriptions, physical therapy, and future medical care
- Lost Wages: Any income you lost while you were unable to work
- Loss of Earning Capacity: Reduced ability to earn in the future
- Property Damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other damaged personal items
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress
- Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, or PTSD caused by the accident
- Loss of Consortium: Impact on relationships with a spouse or family
- Rehabilitation Costs: Vocational training or therapy to regain skills
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Transportation, home modifications, or medical equipment
Unfortunately, some accidents are fatal. If you lost a loved one in a Miramar car accident, Floridaās Wrongful Death Act allows eligible survivors to recover damages, such as funeral and burial costs, loss of the decedentās financial support, loss of companionship, protection, and guidance, as well as mental pain and suffering. The estate may also recover lost earnings and medical expenses incurred before death.
Dealing With the Insurance Company
Insurance companies donāt want to give you the money you deserve. But we know how to take them on. We have 50 years of experience fighting tooth and nail for clientsāand winning.
We Wonāt Let the Insurance Company Ignore You
We took on a car accident case in which a young man was rear-ended by another driver in a rental car. The other driverās insurance company refused to engage with our client, ignoring him entirely until we got involved. Once the insurer realized we werenāt going to back down from the fight, we were able to obtain $410,000 for our clientās neck injury.
We Wonāt Let the Insurance Company Blame Your Pain and Injuries on Pre-Existing Conditions
We handled a case in which a company vehicle crashed into our clientsā vehicle, causing severe and life-threatening injuries. The insurance companyās adjuster claimed that our clientsā pre-existing injuries werenāt worth a six-figure settlement. We obtained $350,000.
Get the Legal Help You Need ā Reach Out to a Car Accident Lawyer Now!
Call UsSee What Our Clients Have to Say About Working With Us
Our Meldon Law Miramar car crash attorneys know that reputation and results arenāt always enough. You want to be sure youāll really gel with the lawyer you choose to hire. See what past clients have to say about their experience:
Weāll Ensure You Understand PIP Coverage
Florida car accidents can be complex due to the stateās no-fault laws. These laws require drivers to turn to their own insurance policy first, regardless of whether or not they were at fault. Drivers must turn to their personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which covers 80% of their medical bills and 60% of their lost wages, up to the policy limits, which is typically $10,000.
However, only $2,500 will be available if the doctor doesnāt believe itās an emergency medical condition.
It is also important to note that to access your PIP benefits, you must get medical attention within 14 days of your accident.
We Can Sue the Other Driver If You Qualify
You may be able to sue the other driver if their negligence caused or primarily contributed to your accident. However, you must also prove that you suffered an injury that exceeds the serious injury threshold. That includes:
- āSignificant and permanent loss of an important bodily function.
- Permanent injury within a reasonable degree of medical probability, other than scarring or disfigurement.
- Significant and permanent scarring or disfigurement.
- Deathā
Your Meldon Law car accident attorney in Miramar can help you prove that your injury qualifies. Once we have done that, we will establish the other partyās negligence:
- The other driver owed you a duty of care to drive safely and prevent accidents.
- They breached that duty by behaving negligently. Negligent behaviors could include speeding, intoxicated driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, tailgating, or fatigued driving.
- That breach caused your accident and injury. For example, the other driver was texting and didnāt see you stopped at a red light. You suffered whiplash, a spinal cord injury, and a traumatic brain injury.
- You suffered damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If we are able to establish that the other driver caused your accident and injuries, you can recover:
- The remainder of your medical bills
- The remainder of your lost wages
- All other related expenses, such as the cost of transportation to and from doctorās appointments and home or vehicle renovations to accommodate your injury
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Get Started Today With Our Miramar Car Accident Attorneys
You donāt have to face the aftermath of a car accident alone, but you do need to act quickly. Evidence fades, deadlines pass, and insurance companies move fast to limit your ability to recover compensation. Whether youāre coping with injuries, financial hardship, or the loss of a loved one, a Miramar car accident lawyer at Meldon Law is ready to fight for you today. Call us now for your free consultation and take the first step toward justice before itās too late.
Car Accident FAQs
Is Worth Getting a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Most people wonder whether itās worth it to get a lawyer for a crash. While you can handle your case on your own, youāll have to handle all the following:
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Reviewing police and accident reports for errors
- Communicating with insurance adjusters
- Negotiating settlement offers
- Calculating damages
- Filing legal paperwork correctly and on time
- Meeting deadlines set by the statute of limitations
- Preparing for and possibly attending court hearings
- Responding to opposing counselās requests for documents or statements
Youāll also need to fund the entirety of your case out of pocket. This can cost you thousands or even tens of thousands. When you work with an attorney, they use their resources and connections to fund the case.
Can I Afford a Lawyer?
At Meldon Law, we believe everyone deserves strong legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. Thatās why we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no attorneyās fees unless we win your case.
Our payment comes as a percentage of the compensation we recover for you, so our success is directly tied to yours. This arrangement allows you to focus on healing without worrying about legal bills. We take on the financial risk, handle the legal battle, and fight for your recovery, so you can move forward with peace of mind.
How Much Are Most Car Accident Settlements?
The value of a car accident settlement varies widely because it depends on the unique facts of each case. Factors such as the severity of your injuries, the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, property damage, and the impact on your daily life all play a role.
For example, a minor accident involving soft-tissue injuries and a few weeks off work may settle for thousands, while a serious crash causing permanent disability could result in hundreds of thousands, or even millions, in compensation.
Other considerations include the amount of available insurance coverage and whether fault is disputed. Every case is different, which is why itās important to have an experienced attorney evaluate your situation. At Meldon Law, we fight to ensure your settlement reflects the full extent of your losses, both now and in the future.
How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Florida Statute § 95.11 gives accident victims two years to file an injury lawsuit. If you do not file before that time expires, you risk recovering nothing. You can still negotiate with the insurance company, but you wonāt have any leverage.