At Rue & Ziffra, our seasoned personal injury attorneys have represented victims of local car accidents for half a century, and we know how difficult auto crashes can be here. Under the state’s no-fault policy, insurance is supposed to cover vehicle collision injuries without assigning blame.
However, if you suffered harm in an auto wreck, obtaining the payout you need can be more complex than that. A Palm Coast car accident lawyer from our firm can start working with you as soon as possible to improve your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve.
First responders from EMS and the fire department offer assistance to injured victims of major car accidents. However, drivers and passengers should get medical examinations immediately after any crash, regardless of how well they feel. They may have sustained serious or life-threatening injuries.
For example, whiplash-associated disorder involves soft-tissue injuries to the neck and spine, resulting in medium-to-long-term pain and functional loss. Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, can lead to permanent brain damage. Internal bleeding, especially in the skull, can be fatal if untreated.
After your auto crash in Palm Coast, prompt medical attention is vital for your health and your insurance claims, which our lawyers can assist you with. In Florida, payment for your medical bills depends on the date you see a doctor and their assessments of your injuries.
Every car owner in this state must carry $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP), which should provide no-fault coverage for medical expenses. However, many of our clients in Palm Coast, especially older people, struggle to get the medical coverage they need for their vehicle collision injuries.
To qualify, an injured person must get a medical exam within 14 days of their accident. At best, PIP covers 80 percent of medical expenses and 60 percent of lost wages after the deductible. If a medical professional does not consider a problem to be an emergency medical condition (EMC), only $2,500 in benefits are available.
For significant injuries, the injured person can sue or make a claim against another driver’s bodily injury liability insurance. This will not be a no-fault claim. The driver’s insurer will review the accident to determine who was responsible—and the company is not on the injury victim’s side.
Our Palm Coast car accident attorneys can help gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and pursue fair compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages after a serious crash.
An insurance company investigation may not provide accurate information and evidence about what happened during your car accident. The company has an incentive to deny coverage or offer you a much smaller payment than you are eligible for.
While you are trying to recover and rebuild your life, you are in no position to fight the insurer. If you have difficulties with an unjust refusal of an EMC or a failure to pay, we can assess what went wrong and how to solve your problem.
Our lawyers in Palm Coast can analyze the evidence from your auto wreck and determine whether you are really at fault. We can contest an unfair denial of coverage or an EMC determination and strive to get you the help you deserve.
At Rue & Ziffra, we are your local injury attorneys. Our lawyers do not just handle accident claims; we work for a future with fewer accidents. Our Teen Safety Driving School and other local initiatives help people learn how to drive safely. If state lawmakers modify insurance laws, we will assist our clients in dealing with the resulting changes.
If you sustained injuries in an auto collision, you could be facing key deadlines. Contact a Palm Coast car accident lawyer from our firm today to discuss your claim.
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