West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyer
Our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers know how difficult it can be to recover full compensation for your losses after an accident. That is why we are committed to working on your behalf to make sure you have the resources you need to fully recover from an injury or loss.
Having represented personal injury victims in West Palm and throughout South Florida for more than two decades, Gordon & Partners has recovered millions in compensation for our clients. Many of our attorneys are members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates forum, a membership less than one percent of American lawyers can claim. Our reputation for standing up for the injured means that you do not have to fight for your rights alone. As an avid supporter of the injured in our South Florida community, founding partner, Robert Gordon is a former president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. That dedication to justice is something that all of our attorneys share. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about how we can help you. We work on a contingency fee basis and do not get paid unless you win.
Why Hire a Car Accident Attorney?
Injury victims are often unsure of what to do after a car accident. Contacting our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers should be one of your first steps after receiving medical care for your injuries.
Our team of leading lawyers and knowledgeable support staff will:
Collect police and accident reports from the West Palm Beach Records Department
Reconstruct the accident scene
Question witnesses to determine the exact cause of the accident and who should be held responsible
Collect and analyze medical records to identify the amount of compensation you need
Review the records and driving history of the at-fault motorist or liable party
Utilize expert witnesses to review your records and all evidence
Work with insurance adjusters on your behalf to negotiate a fair settlement
Fighting for Additional Compensation
In cases involving severe injury, the benefits provided by the insurance company may not be enough to cover the expenses associated with your injury.
Under Florida law, it may be possible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover additional, special damages if the individual suffered an injury or disease that consists of:
Significant and permanent loss of bodily function
Permanent injury
Significant or permanent scarring
Disfigurement
Death
However, the law limits the types of damages that can be recovered in these situations to compensation for:
Pain
Suffering
Mental anguish
Inconvenience from a bodily injury, illness or disease
Compensation for anything that is covered under the PIP policy will not be available from a lawsuit. You also will not be able to recover punitive damages if you are awarded damages that exceed the insurer’s policy limits. Punitive damages are awarded in rare situations involving gross negligence. They are used to punish the at-fault party and to discourage others from engaging in similar behavior.
When determining if you are able to file a lawsuit and what types of compensation you may be entitled, our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers will thoroughly analyze your injuries with the guidance of medical experts. We will then collect all of the evidence necessary to build a strong claim on your behalf.
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