Plantation Car Accidents

The slogan for the Broward County municipality of Plantation, Florida, is “Welcome to the City of Plantation, where the grass is greener!” It is a catchy idea, and there are certainly many wonderful things about Plantation (safe neighborhoods, lovely weather, and recreational opportunities), but life is never perfect. Drivers still disobey the speed limit, run red lights, and fail to yield. Automobile accidents may cause devastating injuries and even death. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident and are wondering about the compensation to which you may be entitled, the Plantation car accident lawyers at Cohn & Smith, P.A., can advise you about your legal rights.

Motor vehicle accidents, such as car wrecks and SUV crashes, are covered under Florida’s negligence law. Drivers and other parties who fail to act in a reasonably prudent fashion may be held liable for any damages that proximately result. Negligence may consist of either a specific action, such as speeding on the interstate, or a failure to act, such as a driver forgetting to check a blind spot.

If an injured person is able to prove a case of negligence against a defendant, they may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses (including doctor bills, hospital charges, and physical therapy or other rehabilitation costs), lost wages and loss of future earning capacity, and even the pain and suffering that the plaintiff endured due to the defendant’s actions. Our car accident attorneys can guide Plantation residents through this process.

In order to prove their case, the plaintiff generally must show four things by a preponderance of the evidence. These are a duty of care, a breach of duty, causation, and damages. Expert witness testimony may be useful in proving these elements. This may take the form of an accident reconstructionist’s opinion regarding how a car accident occurred or a physician’s testimony regarding the ability of a person hurt in an crash to maintain gainful employment in the future.

Regardless of the type of accident or injury from which the case arises, it is important that a plaintiff stay mindful of the statute of limitations for their claim. Cases that are not timely filed are typically dismissed, even if the plaintiff may have otherwise been entitled to a substantial amount of money in damages. There may also be a statute of repose or a notice requirement in certain types of cases, such as when a product defect in an automobile may have contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries. For these reasons and others, it is advisable that a person who has been hurt due to another party’s negligence talk to an attorney as soon as possible after the accident so that all of the important deadlines are met.

If you have been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence behind the wheel, you may find it difficult to talk about what has happened to you. However, obtaining legal counsel is often the first step toward healing the deep emotional and financial wounds left by a serious motor vehicle collision. To schedule a free consultation with a Plantation car accident attorney, call Cohn & Smith, P.A., at (954) 431-8100 or contact us online. Our injury lawyers can offer the compassion and dedication that you deserve.