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Auto accidents are so common that you would be hard pressed to find someone whose life has not been affected, in some way, by an auto accident. However, when an accident happens to you or a loved one, it is anything but an everyday occurrence. Millions of people are injured in auto accidents every year. Thousands are killed, and the lives of those who survive are often changed forever. If you have been injured in an auto accident, the Plantation, FL, automobile accident attorneys of Fenster & Cohen, P.A. can help you and your family obtain just compensation.
Auto Accident Causes
The majority of auto accidents are caused by driver negligence. However, other factors can cause or contribute to an accident. Determining the true cause of your accident requires proper investigation and is necessary in determining who can be held responsible. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on insurance adjusters or even police to conduct a thorough and honest investigation. Our Plantation, FL, automobile accident attorneys work with professional auto accident investigators and reconstructionists who can determine the cause of your accident and prove it in court.
Common causes of auto accidents include:
- Speeding
- Intoxication
- Distracted drivers (including cell phone use and texting)
- Defective vehicle (such as faulty tires)
- Defective roadway (such as malfunctioning traffic signals)
Auto Accident Compensation
A serious car accident can result in life-long expenses and disability. Even a relatively minor accident can disrupt your work schedule and cause significant expense in vehicle repairs. Compensation you may be entitled to for you auto accident includes:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Long-term care
- Lost income
- Future lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, call Plantation, FL, automobile accident attorneys Fenster & Cohen, P.A. by calling (954) 473-1500 or contact us online. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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