Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorneys
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Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Serious Auto, Motorcycle, or Truck Accident

Auto Accident Insurance Issues

It seems that insurance is a part of our lives in many ways. We need insurance for our vehicles in order to drive legally on the road and we need health insurance if we want to see our doctor or be treated at a hospital. Life insurance is something most people purchase to feel comfortable that our families will be provided for financially if we should die, and we certainly want coverage on our homes and belongings should there be a fire, flood, or other cause of damage or loss.

Many people pay thousands of dollars each year to be insured and yet they rarely file a claim. People pay and pay their premiums faithfully every month, year after year, and if they don’t file a claim the only thing they get in return is peace-of-mind. For most people, it’s worth it but they do expect to be treated well when they file a claim.

What is insurance? Insurance is defined as the act, system, or business of insuring property, life, one’s person, etc., against loss or harm arising in specified contingencies, as fire, accident, death, disablement, or the like, in consideration of a payment proportionate to the risk involved. 

According to the National Safety Council, the average driver in the U.S. will file a claim for a vehicle accident every 17.9 years. When an accident happens many people are clueless about what to do.

You have limited time and usually only one chance to resolve your interaction with an insurance company after Car Accident Insurance Settlementa serious accident so you must maximize the opportunity to get what you need to fully recover. Some insurance companies drag out your settlement arrangements for far too long while others will make a very small offer immediately hoping to pay you far less than you should receive.

We deal with insurance companies every day and we have negotiated favorable settlements for hundreds of people who were hurt in automobile, motorcycle, and truck accidents. We never settle for less than our client deserves and if we have to take a case to court we will and our reputation for success is confirmed by our clients who often post reviews online. Click here to see our reviews.

We offer free and confidential consultations to anyone who has been hurt in a vehicle accident and you may reach us at (954) 356-0006

Interesting Fact: The first insurance company in the U.S. dates back to colonial days: The Philadelphia Contributionship, co-founded by Ben Franklin in 1752. 

Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident Attorneys Gary and Arleen Lazarus – (954) 356-0006

Offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Weston, Florida

 

 

Neck and Shoulder Injuries
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Soft Tissue Neck and Shoulder Injuries due to Rear-End Collisions | Lazarus Law Firm

Neck and Shoulder Injuries

The most common type of car accident – 29% – is the rear-end collision and they usually happen at traffic lights or stop signs. Sometimes they are devastating, causing serious injuries and death if the car causing the crash is going very fast but the majority of them occur at relatively slow speeds. Often the bumpers absorb much of the shock but sometimes there is enough force to cause injuries.

It’s important to remember Sir Isaac Newton’s Second Law of Motion which says “the net force on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration of the object.” It is because of this principle in physics that moving objects cause damage. Mr. Newton was also the one who figured out the mystery of gravity and the calculus so he was truly ahead of his time and someone who should be respected.

When one car runs into another, even if the speed is very slow there can be a transfer of energy that is sufficient to cause injuries because of the mass (weight) of the car. Usually these injuries are to “soft tissue” areas of the body, including the back, neck and shoulders.

Soft tissue injures happen when the muscles ligaments, or tendons in the body are damaged. While they can happen as a result of overuse, they can also occur from sudden trauma, like car accidents. This is referred to as an acute injury. With these injuries, pain, swelling, bruising, and loss of function are possible.

It’s very common for these types of injuries to not cause pain immediately after the trauma. People often begin to feel pain a few days after the accident and sometimes it grows to be excruciating. There may be damage to nerves that requires long-term treatment and for some unfortunate people the pain is lifelong.

Neck and Shoulder InjuriesThe key to getting the best treatment for soft-tissue injuries is to get a proper medical diagnosis as quickly as possible. The other important issue is to make sure there will be money available to pay for treatment, whether it be short or long term.

Immediately after any accident it is smart to reach out to an attorney who specializes in vehicular accidents. You will want someone to determine how the accident happen and gather evidence that will help determine who was at fault. You also want to make sure someone is there to get help you with compensation for damaged property and injuries. Medical expenses today are very high, and an attorney will do everything possible to make sure your rights are protected.

The Law Firm of Lazarus and Lazarus has been helping people with neck and shoulder injuries sustained in car accidents since 1992 and our record for gaining satisfactory settlements and judgments is excellent. You can read our reviews here > http://bit.ly/2AZsJ1d and then call us at (954) 356-0006 for a free consultation.

Click here to learn more about Sir Isaac Newton.