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In Broward County and throughout Florida, rear-end accidents are the type of car accident cases that most often go to trial. The reason for this fact does not relate to the liability of the driver who hit the injured party, but it relates to the insurance companies making no offer, or a small offer, to the victims of these car accidents.  The insurance companies do this because they do not believe the victim is hurt or that the victim’s injuries aren’t as severe as they claim. The fact that insurance companies do not offer much money on most of these cases is why a victim should be represented by an experienced rear-end car accident lawyer.  An experienced car accident trial lawyer will take the case to the jury when the insurance company makes a low ball offer or an unreasonable settlement offer simply because they don’t agree with the extent of the victim’s injuries.

Read: Rear-End Collisions in Florida (From Our Blog)

Why Choose Alan Sackrin As Your Rear-End Car Accident Lawyer?

What to Do Right Now After a Car Accident in Florida

If you were just in a car accident in Florida, insurance companies move fast — their adjusters are already working your claim. The steps you take in the next 24 hours protect your ability to recover fair compensation.

  • 1. Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks pain. Whiplash, herniated discs, and concussions may not surface for hours or days. A gap in treatment gives the insurance company an argument that you were not seriously hurt.
  • 2. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. You are not required to. Anything you say will be used to minimize your claim. Speak with an attorney first.
  • 3. Document everything at the scene. Photograph the vehicles, the road, traffic signs, skid marks, and any visible injuries. Get the names and contact information of all witnesses.
  • 4. Report the accident to your own insurance company. Florida is a no-fault state. Your PIP coverage pays first, up to $10,000, but you must seek treatment within 14 days to activate it.
  • 5. Do not sign anything before speaking with an attorney. Settlement offers made in the days after an accident are almost always far below what your case is worth. Once you sign a release, your claim is closed permanently.

Florida’s statute of limitations for car accident claims is two years from the date of the accident. Do not wait. Call Alan for a free consultation.

Important Deadline: Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of injury. If you miss this deadline, you permanently lose the right to sue regardless of how strong your case is. Call Alan Sackrin at (954) 458-8655 for a free consultation.

What sets Alan apart from other car accident lawyers are his extensive trial skills and experience with juries and his understanding of accident reconstruction analysis, crash analysis, road condition analysis, speed analysis, analysis of driver reaction times and perception and other elements that are essential to prove driver negligence. Additionally, he provides unfettered access to himself and his veteran support staff to help answer your questions and begin the process of finding out what went wrong and he strives to add value to his clients.  He adds 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.  Alan won’t send his client to a different lawyer to file a lawsuit, he’s the lawyer that other lawyers send their cases to when they are unable to obtain a reasonable settlement offer

Types Of Injuries From Read-End Collisions

Victims of rear-end collisions can suffer from any of the following injuries:

  • Neck injury
  • Back injury
  • Head injury
  • Facial bruising
  • Headaches or a concussion
  • Joint pain

Many back and neck injuries related to a car accident can result in nerve damage and severe muscle pain. Chiropractor visits and orthopedic doctor visits are usually necessary and these expenses can add up quickly.

Causes Of Rear-End Accidents

There are several reasons why rear-end accidents occur, including:

  • sudden stops
  • the driver causing the accident is following too closely
  • distracted driving
  • environmental factors
  • failed brakes
  • auto defects

Most often, the driver who hits the car from behind is issued a traffic citation, but every case is different.  Interestingly, a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined, based on a driver’s age and sex, that drivers under 18 have the highest rate of rear-end crashes and the likelihood of involvement in rear-end collisions, decreases with age. The study also found that young male drivers are more prone to rear-end crashes than are females. To learn more car crashes facts, see the Department’s website about car safety.

 Quick Florida Car Accident Facts:

According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, for example, in 2009 statewide there were 20,085 alcohol related traffic accidents resulting in 1,004 deaths and 14,130 injuries. Additionally, damages from auto crashes total $150 billion annually because compensation for a car accident, in most cases, includes recovery of medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and lost earning potential, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of consortium and emotional distress. Learn more from Alan Sackrin, an expert car accident lawyer.

Want to Know More About Our Car Accident Trial Lawyer?

Since 1982, Alan Sackrin has represented clients throughout Florida in recovering monetary damages for car accident injuries. Alan is a Board Certified Civil Trial Expert that strives to maximize the amount of compensation his clients receive for their claim.  Alan brings a high-level of skill, knowledge and experience to his client’s rear-end accident case and he offers a free initial consultation.

See: Sample Rear End Settlements & Cases Won

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