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After most car accidents, an injury victim just wants to get better as soon as possible and move forward with life. Unfortunately, he or she has lots of questions about things like compensation for their pain and suffering and the replacement of their vehicle. There’s also the financial stress of lost wages and having to pay monthly bills while dealing with medical expenses and other health care costs.  Of course, in most instances, there’s also the stress of finding the right lawyer who can help.  Below, we try our best to address these issues and provide answers to other common car accident questions.

Content Provided By Alan Sackrin, a Broward County Car Accident Lawyer with 38 Years of Experience.


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Articles:

Car Accident Damages and Compensation

What Kind of Damages Can You Recover if you are in a car accident? The answer depends, in part, on the type of injury. Can you recover for whiplash or a concussion?

What is My Car Accident Claim Worth?

Learn how we determine the value of our client’s car accident compensation claim, including lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering. 

Attorney Fees Are Negotiable

Depending on the facts of your car accident, we may agree to take less than the customary percentage allowed under the law.

Car Accident Questionnaire

See the questions we ask during the initial consultation with a car accident victim.

What to Do After an Accident – Number 5 Is Especially Important

8 Things You Should Do If You Are Involved in an Auto Accident.  In the aftermath of a car accident try to remain as calm as possible because there are things you should do to help maximize your financial recovery.  What should you tell your doctor and why?

Representing the Uninsured in Florida: What Happens When There’s An Accident and There’s Not Enough Insurance? In Florida, Usually a Lawsuit is Filed

Help is available even when the party who causes a car accident has no insurance or too little insurance.

Rear-End Car Accident Lawyer

A rear-end collision is where an car or truck crashes into the back of the vehicle in front of it.  Usually, the automobile that is hit is stopped at a light or at a stop sign. Learn why you should choose Alan Sackrin as your rear-end car accident lawyer.

Distracted Driving Overview

Here is an interesting fact about distracted driving: the least number of non-fatal car accident injuries did not occur on Wednesday, but on Tuesday with 1862. Distracted driving includes texting, adjusting a radio, picking-up something that fell or even adjusting a mirror.

Car Accident Lawyer for Baby Boomers

If you’re over 65 and have been in a car accident, talk to a car accident lawyer for baby boomers who can help you settle your case.

Did Environmental Factors Contribute to Your Car Accident?

Environmental factors can contribute to car accidents, but poorly designed and neglected roadways can exacerbate these factors and potentially lead to lawsuits.

Pedestrian Accidents

Walking along the street, nobody expects to be a hit by a car or truck because the driver was distracted by a text or an email. Unfortunately, these cases can have devastating injuries. Learn who is more likely to die from a pedestrian accident.

Did Your Car Insurance Company Deny Coverage?

Are You Being Accused of Lying on Your Car Insurance Application? We explain your options.

Car Accident Insurance Claims – Insurance Coverage

Did the Insurance company make a low ball offer or otherwise act in bad faith? PIP coverage and bodily injury insurance claims.

Car Accident Injuries – Don’t Wait to Seek Treatment

Because of PIP, get treatment as soon as possible if you are involved in a car accident.  Compensation for whiplash, concussions, broken bones, back injuries, and wrongful death.

How to Prove Driver Negligence After a Tire Blowout in Florida

If you were harmed in a tire blowout accident due to driver negligence, you may have a case to recoup damages. Here’s how to prove driver negligence after a tire blowout in Florida.

Car Crash FAQ

Alan Sackrin answers some of the most commonly asked car accident questions, including issues related to insurance, damages, costs, medical expenses and personal injury protection.

What Information is Included in a Florida Car Accident Report? 

The information in a Florida car accident report contains plenty of sensitive details but is protected in most circumstances by state law. Here’s what you need to know.

When Should You Hire A Car Accident Lawyer

After a car accident, the are many scenarios where a car accident lawyer can be helpful, including when your insurance company denies coverage.  See several other situations where a car accident lawyer can add value to your claim.

FAQs About Car Accident Insurance

We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked car accident insurance questions we receive to help you as you fight for the damages you’re owed to make you whole again.

Contingency Fee Agreement Requirements

Personal Injury Attorneys are not entitled to an attorney fee unless the Florida Bar Rules are followed. Read the rules before signing a Personal Injury Contingency Fee Agreement.

Car Accident Settlements & Case Law:

Car Accident Settlements By Alan & Related Case Law

Pain and suffering and lost wages are 2 of the most important aspects of any car accident case. We compiled a sample of car accident cases settled by Alan along with case law he uses to prove damages in a Florida car accident litigation case.

Rear-End Car Accident Settlements By Alan and Case Law

Rear-end accidents happen often in South Florida. Here you will find a sample of rear-end car accident settlements that Alan has won either pre-suit or by jury trial. In addition, we provide a list of related Florida case law we use to help settle these claims for our clients.

State Farm Settlements

State Farm is one of the largest automobile insurers in Florida. We have compiled a sample list of settlements and cases won by Alan Sackrin involving State Farm Automobile Insurance Company. Also included is related case law. We believe that analyzing these cases may give us a view into how this company approaches car accident claims.

State Farm Car Accident Insurance Claims

Understanding the car accident claims process is crucial for maximizing a settlement, despite it being overwhelming and traumatic, and while State Farm has basic procedures for filing a claim, their goal is to pay as little as possible while yours is to recover the maximum amount necessary to make you whole again.

State Farm Adjusters in South Florida

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Broward County Accident Claims

In Florida, if you are hurt in a Broward County car accident and that accident was caused by the negligent actions of another party, you should hire a lawyer who, for over 30 years, has helped people get the legal representation they need, regardless of race or income. Alan Sackrin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist. Read about the damages an accident lawyer can recover for a victim who has a car accident claim, including pain and suffering.

Car Accidents

Alan Sackrin’s goal is to add value to his clients because he will go to trial when the insurance company denies coverage or doesn’t make a settlement offer that he believes is fair. Learn how Alan can help and read some of the articles he has written relating to car accident issues, including paying medical bills and pre-existing injuries.

News:

Car Accident News – Blog Posts, Forms, Tweets, Case Filings and More.

 

Other Motor Vehicles:

Motorcycle Accidents

 

Pleadings (Documents which are filed and used in car accident lawsuits)

 

Real Time Car Accident Data:

Broward County

The Florida Highway Patrol keeps track in real time of traffic events and where accidents have happened as well as details about what has happened online on a map at their site.  Go here for the Broward County map to see the FHP latest traffic reports.

Miami Dade County

The Florida Highway Patrol keeps track in real time of traffic events and where accidents have happened as well as details about what has happened online on a map at their site.  Go here for the Miami Dade County map to see the FHP latest traffic reports.

Palm Beach County

The Florida Highway Patrol keeps track in real time of traffic events and where accidents have happened as well as details about what has happened online on a map at their site.  Go here for the Palm Beach County map to see the FHP latest traffic reports.

 

Statistics and Related Articles:

Hallandale Beach Car Accident Data

Injury related crash data for the city of Hallandale Beach compiled from the State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.

Broward County Auto Accident Crash Data

Florida: Broward County Auto Accidents Overview Below is an analysis of Broward County automobile accidents and car crashes using data obtained from reputable state and federal resources. This information …

Palm Beach County Auto Accident Crash Data

According to the State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, statistics are showing that the number of fatal car accidents each year in Florida is decreasing.  Their data reveals that there were …

Miami Dade County Auto Accidents

Florida: Miami-Dade County Auto Accidents Overview   The following analysis of motor vehicle accidents and car crashes in Miami-Dade County takes statistics and data provided by county, …

Drunk Driving Deaths in Florida

The Florida DMV has discovered that some areas of Florida appear to have more likelihood of drunk driving on their streets than others.

Teen Drivers in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control reports that the highest cause of death for teenagers in the United States is from motor vehicle accidents. 

Senior Citizen Drivers in Florida

 

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Verdicts

Accident Verdicts and Settlements

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